1,532 observationsLeast Concern
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Coraciiformes βΊFamily: Meropidae βΊGenus: Merops
About
The swallow-tailed bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It breeds in savannah woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. It is partially migratory, moving in response to rainfall patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Swallow-tailed Bee-eater is Merops hirundineus.
- The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belongs to the class Aves.
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belongs to the family Meropidae.
- Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belongs to the genus Merops.