778 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Carmine Bee-eater
Merops nubicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Coraciiformes βΊFamily: Meropidae βΊGenus: Merops
About
The northern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicus) is an African near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. Alternative common names include the carmine bee-eater or the Nubian bee-eater. It is closely related to the southern carmine bee-eater where the throat is carmine (instead of blue).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Carmine Bee-eater is Merops nubicus.
- The Northern Carmine Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater belongs to the family Meropidae.
- Northern Carmine Bee-eater belongs to the genus Merops.