About the Black Bee-eater
The black bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest where it is found at the edges of the rainforest and in secondary woodland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops gularis |
| Species Codes | blbeat1, BLBE, BBEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Bee-eater belong to?
The Black Bee-eater (Merops gularis) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Black Bee-eater?
The black bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest where it is found at the edges of the rainforest and in secondary woodland....
Where can I report a Black Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
31
Species in Family
270
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