About the Red-bearded Bee-eater
The red-bearded bee-eater is a large species of bee-eater found in southern Myanmar, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby smaller islands. This species is found in openings in patches of dense forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Nyctyornis amictus |
| Species Codes | rbbeat1, RBBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-bearded Bee-eater belong to?
The Red-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Red-bearded Bee-eater?
The red-bearded bee-eater is a large species of bee-eater found in southern Myanmar, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby smaller islands. This species is found in openings in patches of dense forest....
Where can I report a Red-bearded Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-bearded Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rbbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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