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Bienenfresser

Merops apiaster

Not Evaluated
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European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパハチクイ
Chinese 黃喉蜂虎
Spanish Abejaruco Común
French guêpier deurope
German Bienenfresser
Portuguese Abelharuco-comum
Russian Золотистая щурка
Arabic القارية الأوربية, الوروار الأوروبي

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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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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Karminspint
Merops nubicus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bienenfresser?
The scientific name of Bienenfresser is Merops apiaster. It belongs to the genus Merops.
Where does Bienenfresser live?
Bienenfresser is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Bienenfresser belong to?
Bienenfresser (Merops apiaster) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
What kingdom does Bienenfresser belong to?
Bienenfresser (Merops apiaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Bienenfresser?
The closest relatives of Bienenfresser in the genus Merops include Asiensmaragdspint, Bergspint, Blaubrustspint, Blauschwanzspint, Blauwangenspint.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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Asiensmaragdspint
Merops orientalis
LC 🐾
Bergspint
Merops oreobates
LC
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Bienenfresser
Merops apiaster
NE
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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 🐾
Saphirspint
Merops muelleri
LC 🐾
Scharlachspint
Merops nubicoides
LC 🐾
Schwalbenschwanzspint
Merops hirundineus
LC 🐾
Schwarzkopfspint
Merops breweri
LC 🐾
Somalispint
Merops revoilii
LC
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