Blue-cheeked Bee-eater vs African Green Bee-eater
Merops persicus compared with Merops viridissimus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-cheeked Bee-eater | African Green Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merops persicus | Merops viridissimus |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.8 cm (12.1 in) | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) | 13.333333333333334 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater only
African Green Bee-eater only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Least Concern
African Green Bee-eater
About These Birds
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.