About the Blue-moustached Bee-eater
The blue-moustached bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae, a group of brightly colored Palearctic and Afrotropical birds noted for feeding primarily on venomous Hymenoptera such as bees and wasps. The blue-moustached bee-eater is one of 31 species within this family. It is a small, dark bee-eater measuring about 19 cm in length. Both sexes are generally similar in appearance, with predominantly purplish-blue plumage, a rich chestnut mantle, back, and wings.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops mentalis |
| Species Codes | bumbee1, BMBE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-moustached Bee-eater belong to?
The Blue-moustached Bee-eater (Merops mentalis) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-moustached Bee-eater?
The Blue-moustached Bee-eater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-moustached Bee-eater?
The blue-moustached bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae, a group of brightly colored Palearctic and Afrotropical birds noted for feeding primarily on venomous Hymenoptera such as bees and wasps. The blue-moustached bee-eater is one of 31 species within this family. It is a small, ...
Where can I report a Blue-moustached Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-moustached Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bumbee1, or on iNaturalist.
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