3,027 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Merops persicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Coraciiformes βΊFamily: Meropidae βΊGenus: Merops
About
The blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. The genus name Merops is Ancient Greek for "bee-eater", and persicus is Latin for "Persian".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is Merops persicus.
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belongs to the family Meropidae.
- Blue-cheeked Bee-eater belongs to the genus Merops.