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Saphirspint

Merops muelleri

Least Concern

About

The Blue Headed Bee Eater (Merops muelleri) is a species in the genus Merops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Coraciiformes (Rackenvögel)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops muelleri (Saphirspint)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキハチクイ
Chinese 蓝头蜂虎
Spanish Abejaruco cabeciazul oriental
French Guêpier à tête bleue
German Saphirspint
Portuguese abelharuco-de-cabeça-azul
Russian Синеголовая щурка

Similar Species in Merops

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Asiensmaragdspint
Merops orientalis
Least Concern
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Bergspint
Merops oreobates
Least Concern
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Bienenfresser
Merops apiaster
Not Evaluated
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Blaubrustspint
Merops variegatus
Least Concern
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Blauschwanzspint
Merops philippinus
Least Concern
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Blauwangenspint
Merops persicus
Not Evaluated
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Böhmspint
Merops boehmi
Least Concern
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Braunkopfspint
Merops leschenaulti
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saphirspint?
The scientific name of Saphirspint is Merops muelleri. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of Saphirspint?
Saphirspint (Merops muelleri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Saphirspint live?
Saphirspint is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Saphirspint belong to?
Saphirspint (Merops muelleri) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is Saphirspint endangered?
No, Saphirspint (Merops muelleri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Saphirspint belong to?
Saphirspint (Merops muelleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Saphirspint?
The closest relatives of Saphirspint in the genus Merops include Asiensmaragdspint, Bergspint, Bienenfresser, Blaubrustspint, Blauschwanzspint.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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Asiensmaragdspint
Merops orientalis
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Bergspint
Merops oreobates
LC 🐾
Bienenfresser
Merops apiaster
NE 🐾
Blaubrustspint
Merops variegatus
LC 🐾
Blauschwanzspint
Merops philippinus
LC 🐾
Blauwangenspint
Merops persicus
NE 🐾
Böhmspint
Merops boehmi
LC 🐾
Braunkopfspint
Merops leschenaulti
LC 🐾
Karminspint
Merops nubicus
NE 🐾
Madagaskarspint
Merops superciliosus
LC 🐾
Malaienspint
Merops viridis
LC 🐾
Purpurspint
Merops gularis
LC 🐾
Regenbogenspint
Merops ornatus
LC 🐾
Rosenspint
Merops malimbicus
LC 🐾
Rotkehlspint
Merops bulocki
LC
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Saphirspint
Merops muelleri
LC
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Scharlachspint
Merops nubicoides
LC 🐾
Schwalbenschwanzspint
Merops hirundineus
LC 🐾
Schwarzkopfspint
Merops breweri
LC 🐾
Somalispint
Merops revoilii
LC
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