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Rainbow Bee-eater
Merops ornatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
21,6 cm
Poids
26,5 g
Famille
Meropidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Poids | 26,5 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-7
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famille | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Espèces | Merops ornatus |
Distribution
Rainbow Bee-eater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Rainbow Bee-eater endangered?
The Rainbow Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rainbow Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Rainbow Bee-eater?
The Rainbow Bee-eater has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 26.5 g.
What order and family does the Rainbow Bee-eater belong to?
The Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Meropidae family
Southern Carmine Bee-eater
Merops nubicoides
Least Concern
Arabian Green Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys
Least Concern
Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Least Concern
European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
Least Concern
Red-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis amictus
Least Concern
Rosy Bee-eater
Merops malimbicus
Least Concern
Purple-bearded Bee-eater
Meropogon forsteni
Least Concern
Böhm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
Least Concern