About the Ethiopian Bee-eater
The blue-breasted bee-eater is a central African species of bird. It is a member of the family Meropidae. Meropids are all visually similar and have a diet specialized in Hymenopterans.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops lafresnayii |
| Species Codes | bubbee2, EBEA, ETBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ethiopian Bee-eater belong to?
The Ethiopian Bee-eater (Merops lafresnayii) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Ethiopian Bee-eater?
The blue-breasted bee-eater is a central African species of bird. It is a member of the family Meropidae. Meropids are all visually similar and have a diet specialized in Hymenopterans....
Where can I report a Ethiopian Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Ethiopian Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubbee2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
31
Species in Family
220
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