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Rufous-crowned Bee-eater
Merops americanus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
23,3 cm
Peso
36,3 g
Familia
Meropidae
Orden
Coraciiformes
The Rufous-crowned Bee-eater (Merops americanus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (abejarucos), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.3 cm and a weight of 36.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,3 cm | 9.2 in |
| Peso | 36,3 g | 1.28 oz |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas) |
| Familia | Meropidae (Abejarucos) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Especies | Merops americanus |
Distribution
Rufous-crowned Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater endangered?
The Rufous-crowned Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater?
The Rufous-crowned Bee-eater has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 36.3 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater belong to?
The Rufous-crowned Bee-eater (Merops americanus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
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