Arabian Green Bee-eater vs Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys comparado con Merops hirundineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Arabian Green Bee-eater | Swallow-tailed Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Merops cyanophrys | Merops hirundineus |
| Orden | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Familia | Meropidae | Meropidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | 17,5 g (0.62 oz) | 23,5 g (0.83 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-7 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Arabian Green Bee-eater only
Ninguno
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Arabian Green Bee-eater
Least Concern
Swallow-tailed 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.