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Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
15,8 cm
Peso
15,8 g
Família
Meropidae
Ordem
Coraciiformes
The Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.8 cm and a weight of 15.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Peso | 15,8 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23-24 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Família | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Espécies | Merops pusillus |
Distribution
Little Bee-eater has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Little Bee-eater endangered?
The Little Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Bee-eater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23-24 days.
How big is the Little Bee-eater?
The Little Bee-eater has a wingspan of 15.8 cm, weight of 15.8 g.
What order and family does the Little Bee-eater belong to?
The Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae.
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