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Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
25,9 cm
Peso
36,0 g
Família
Meropidae
Ordem
Coraciiformes
The Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.9 cm and a weight of 36 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,9 cm | 10.2 in |
| Peso | 36,0 g | 1.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU.
Tamanho da postura
5-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Espécies | Merops philippinus |
Distribution
Blue-tailed Bee-eater has been recorded in 6 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Blue-tailed Bee-eater endangered?
The Blue-tailed Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-tailed Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Blue-tailed Bee-eater?
The Blue-tailed Bee-eater has a wingspan of 25.9 cm, weight of 36.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-tailed Bee-eater belong to?
The Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Meropidae family
Southern Carmine Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Arabian Green Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Asian Green Bee-eater
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Least Concern
European Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Red-bearded Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Rosy Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Purple-bearded Bee-eater
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Least Concern
Böhm's Bee-eater
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Least Concern