3,559 observationsLeast Concern
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coraciiformes ›Family: Meropidae ›Genus: Merops
About
The chestnut-headed bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti) a.k.a. bay-headed bee-eater is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging from India east to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Chestnut-headed Bee-eater is Merops leschenaulti.
- The Chestnut-headed Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater belongs to the class Aves.
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater belongs to the family Meropidae.
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater belongs to the genus Merops.