Black Bee-eater vs African Green Bee-eater
Merops gularis compared with Merops viridissimus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Bee-eater | African Green Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merops gularis | Merops viridissimus |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) | 18.2 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 28.0 g (0.99 oz) | 13.333333333333334 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Bee-eater
Least Concern
African Green Bee-eater
About These Birds
Black Bee-eater
The Black Bee-eater is a vividly colored bird of West and Central African rainforests, distinguished by its deep black plumage relieved by a brilliant scarlet throat and turquoise-blue rump and tail. It inhabits the canopy and edges of lowland tropical forests from Sierra Leone east to Uganda. Like other bee-eaters, it sallies from exposed perches to capture bees, wasps, and other flying insects in midair.
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.