About the Red-throated Bee-eater
The red-throated bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. This species is native to the Sudan (region). It has a wide range and large total population, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops bulocki |
| Species Codes | rtbeat1, RTBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Bee-eater belong to?
The Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bulocki) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Red-throated Bee-eater?
The red-throated bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. This species is native to the Sudan (region). It has a wide range and large total population, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of \"least concern\"....
Where can I report a Red-throated Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rtbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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