Blue-throated Bee-eater

Merops viridis · Species of bird
Order
Coraciiformes
Codes
btbeat2, BTBE

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCoraciiformes
FamilyBee-eaters (Meropidae)
SpeciesMerops viridis
Species Codesbtbeat2, 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.