About the European Bee-eater
The European bee-eater is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in southern and central Europe, northern and southern Africa, and western Asia. Except for the resident southern African population, the species is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa. This species occurs as a spring overshoot north of its usual range, with occasional breeding in northern Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops apiaster |
| Species Codes | eubeat1, EBEA, EUBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Bee-eater belong to?
The European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the European Bee-eater?
The European bee-eater is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in southern and central Europe, northern and southern Africa, and western Asia. Except for the resident southern African population, the species is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa. This species oc...
Where can I report a European Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of European Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eubeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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