The bee-eaters are a group of birds in the family Meropidae, containing three genera and thirty-one species. Most species are found in Africa and Asia, with a few in southern Europe, Australia, and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies, and usually elongated central tail feathers.

Bee-eater, any of about 25 species of brightly coloured birds of the family Meropidea (order Coraciiformes). Found throughout tropical and subtropical Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia (one species, Merops apiaster, occasionally reaches the British Isles), bee …

The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. As their name suggests, these brightly-colored birds predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps, which they catch on the wing from an open perch.

European Bee-eaters inhabit open country, preferring areas with scattered trees, riverbanks, and sandy cliffs for nesting. They breed across southern Europe, parts of North Africa, and western Asia. During winter, they migrate to tropical Africa.

Spectacularly colorful and unmistakable long-billed insect-eater with a bright yellow throat, gemstone-blue belly, and flame-colored back. Found in open and semiopen country, mainly in drier areas; nests colonially in burrows dug into sand banks, often river banks.

2024年3月29日 · The European Bee-eater is the most widespread bee-eater (Meropidae) species, with a breeding distribution that extends from Portugal in the west, east as far as Mongolia and western China, and from Denmark in the north to North Africa in the south, as well as a disjunct population in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

2020年7月24日 · European bee-eaters are among the most colorful of all the bee-eater birds. They can be identified by their slender form, bright yellow throat, rusty-colored crown, turquoise under-parts, and yellowy backs. The sharp colors starkly contrast against the striking black beak and mask-like eye bands.

2024年5月27日 · The bee-eater (Meropidae) is a medium-sized non-passerine bird native to Africa, Asia, southern Europe, and Australia. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, from semi-open woodlands to tropical rainforests.

In this article we’ll highlight the 10 birds that feast on bees the most across North America. Understanding these bee-loving birds can help you attract more of them to your backyard. 1. Scarlet Tanager. The scarlet tanager is often nicknamed the “bee-eater” bird. Bees and wasps make up a large portion of this bird’s diet.

2023年7月13日 · The bee-eaters, Merops apiaster are a very colorful group of birds consisting of about 26 different species (note: some authorities list 24 and others 26 sub-species). Many consider them to be amongst the most beautiful birds.