Arabian Green Bee-eater vs Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys compared with Merops orientalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Arabian Green Bee-eater | Asian Green Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merops cyanophrys | Merops orientalis |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 17.5 g (0.62 oz) | 20.5 g (0.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 4-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Arabian Green Bee-eater only
Asian Green Bee-eater only
Conservation Status
Arabian Green Bee-eater
Asian Green Bee-eater
About These Birds
Arabian Green Bee-eater
The Arabian Green Bee-eater is a slender, colorful bee-eater from the Arabian Peninsula and adjacent regions, weighing about 17.5 grams with a wingspan near 18 cm. It sports vivid green plumage with a blue forehead and a distinctive black eye-stripe, catching bees and other flying insects with aerial sallies from exposed perches. It nests colonially in sandy banks and flat ground burrows.
Asian Green Bee-eater
The Asian Green Bee-eater is a slender, brilliantly colored bird found across South Asia and the Middle East in open country and scrub. Weighing about 20.5g with a wingspan of 18.2cm, it has vivid green plumage with a black mask and elongated central tail feathers. It hunts bees, wasps, and other flying insects with agile aerial sallies.