Arabian Green Bee-eater vs Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys compared with Merops persicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Arabian Green Bee-eater | Blue-cheeked Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merops cyanophrys | Merops persicus |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 30.8 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 17.5 g (0.62 oz) | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 4-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Arabian Green Bee-eater only
None
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Arabian Green Bee-eater
Least Concern
Blue-cheeked 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.