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Purple-bearded Bee-eater
Meropogon forsteni
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
22,6 cm
Gewicht
55,0 g
Familie
Meropidae
Ordnung
Coraciiformes
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater (Meropogon forsteni) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bienenfresser), within the order Coraciiformes (eisvögel und racken). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.6 cm and a weight of 55 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Gewicht | 55,0 g | 1.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes (Eisvögel und Racken) |
| Familie | Meropidae (Bienenfresser) |
| Genus | Meropogon |
| Arten | Meropogon forsteni |
Distribution
Purple-bearded Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
Vorhanden
Not recorded
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Is the Purple-bearded Bee-eater endangered?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-bearded Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Purple-bearded Bee-eater?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 55.0 g.
What order and family does the Purple-bearded Bee-eater belong to?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater (Meropogon forsteni) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
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