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Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
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Least Concern
Envergure
18,9 cm
Poids
23,5 g
Famille
Meropidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 23.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 18,9 cm | 7.4 in |
| Poids | 23,5 g | 0.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Espèces | Merops hirundineus |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater endangered?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 23.5 g.
What order and family does the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
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