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Asian Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coraciiformes ›Family: Meropidae ›Genus: Merops

About

The green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) (sometimes little green bee-eater) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family. It is resident but prone to seasonal movements and is found widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal and the Gambia to Ethiopia, the Nile valley, western Arabia and Asia through India to Vietnam. They are mainly insect eaters and they are found in grassland, thin scrub and forest often quite far from water. Several regional plumage variations...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian Green Bee-eater?
The scientific name of Asian Green Bee-eater is Merops orientalis.
What is the conservation status of Asian Green Bee-eater?
The Asian Green Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Asian Green Bee-eater belong to?
Asian Green Bee-eater belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Asian Green Bee-eater belong to?
Asian Green Bee-eater belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Asian Green Bee-eater belong to?
Asian Green Bee-eater belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Asian Green Bee-eater belong to?
Asian Green Bee-eater belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
What family does Asian Green Bee-eater belong to?
Asian Green Bee-eater belongs to the family Meropidae.
What genus does Asian Green Bee-eater belong to?
Asian Green Bee-eater belongs to the genus Merops.