About the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
The swallow-tailed bee-eater is a species of bee-eater native to sub-Saharan Africa. It feeds predominantly on insects, especially bees and their relatives, which are caught in flight from an open perch. Its vivid colors and forked tail are distinctive.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops hirundineus |
| Species Codes | stbeat1, STBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater?
The swallow-tailed bee-eater is a species of bee-eater native to sub-Saharan Africa. It feeds predominantly on insects, especially bees and their relatives, which are caught in flight from an open perch. Its vivid colors and forked tail are distinctive....
Where can I report a Swallow-tailed Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Swallow-tailed Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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