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Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Merops persicus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
30,8 cm
Peso
47,5 g
Família
Meropidae
Ordem
Coraciiformes
The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 47.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Peso | 47,5 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-8
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Espécies | Merops persicus |
Distribution
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater has been recorded in 4 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater endangered?
The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
How big is the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater?
The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater has a wingspan of 30.8 cm, weight of 47.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belong to?
The Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
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