About the Blue-throated Bee-eater
The blue-throated bee-eater is a species of bird in the bee-eater family. It is found in much of southeast Asia, in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Their diet consists mostly of bees, wasps, and dragonflies. Blue-throated bee-eater is a medium-large species of bee-eater with brightly coloured plumage consisting of a red-brown nape, dark green wings, light green breast, and their signature blue throat. The juvenile plumage has a dark green head and wings and light green breast, only developing their full plumage in adulthood. They have a rich variety of songs and calls, including long calls which allow them to communicate long distances in the forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops viridis |
| Species Codes | btbeat2, BTBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-throated Bee-eater belong to?
The Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-throated Bee-eater?
The blue-throated bee-eater is a species of bird in the bee-eater family. It is found in much of southeast Asia, in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Their diet consists mostly of bees, wasps, and dragonflies. Blue-throated bee-eater is a medium-large species of bee-eater with brightly colou...
Where can I report a Blue-throated Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-throated Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code btbeat2, or on iNaturalist.