African Green Bee-eater
Merops viridissimus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="merops-viridissimus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Green Bee-eater (Merops viridissimus) is a bird species in the family Meropidae (bee-eaters), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.2 cm and a weight of 13.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Green Bee-eater is a slender vivid green bird weighing about 13g from sub-Saharan Africa. It catches bees and wasps in acrobatic aerial pursuits, removing stingers before swallowing prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 18,2 cm | 7.2 in |
| Ağırlık | 13,333333333333334 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: BU.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
4-7
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Familya | Meropidae (Bee-eaters) |
| Genus | Merops |
| Türler | Merops viridissimus |
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