Asian Green Bee-eater vs African Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis compared with Merops viridissimus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Green Bee-eater | African Green Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merops orientalis | Merops viridissimus |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 20.5 g (0.72 oz) | 13.333333333333334 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Asian Green Bee-eater
Least Concern
African Green Bee-eater
About These Birds
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.
African Green Bee-eater
The African Green Bee-eater is a slender vivid green bird weighing about 13g from sub-Saharan Africa. It catches bees and wasps in acrobatic aerial pursuits, removing stingers before swallowing prey.