About the Black-headed Bee-eater
The black-headed bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in forests in tropical Central and West Africa, its range including Angola, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Sudan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops breweri |
| Species Codes | bhbeat1, BHBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Bee-eater belong to?
The Black-headed Bee-eater (Merops breweri) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Bee-eater?
The black-headed bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in forests in tropical Central and West Africa, its range including Angola, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Sudan....
Where can I report a Black-headed Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bhbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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