Blue-bearded Bee-eater

Nyctyornis athertoni · Species of bird
Order
Coraciiformes
Codes
bbbeat1, BBBE

About the Blue-bearded Bee-eater

The blue-bearded bee-eater is a species of bee-eater found in much of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This bee-eater is found in forest clearings. It is found mainly in the Malayan region but extends west into peninsular India. The blue feathers of its throat are elongated and often fluffed giving it its name. They have a loud call but are not as gregarious or active as the smaller bee-eaters, and their square ended tail lacks the typical "wires" made up of the shafts of the longer central tail feathers found in many other bee-eaters.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCoraciiformes
FamilyBee-eaters (Meropidae)
SpeciesNyctyornis athertoni
Species Codesbbbeat1, BBBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue-bearded Bee-eater belong to?

The Blue-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis athertoni) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.

How can I identify the Blue-bearded Bee-eater?

The blue-bearded bee-eater is a species of bee-eater found in much of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This bee-eater is found in forest clearings. It is found mainly in the Malayan region but extends west into peninsular India. The blue feathers of its throat are elongated and o...

Where can I report a Blue-bearded Bee-eater sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue-bearded Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bbbeat1, or on iNaturalist.