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Guêpier à moustaches

Merops mentalis

Near Threatened

About

The Blue Moustached Bee Eater (Merops mentalis) is a species in the genus Merops. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops mentalis (Guêpier à moustaches)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 蓝须蜂虎
Spanish Abejaruco cabeciazul occidental
French Guêpier à moustaches
German Türkisbartspint

Similar Species in Merops

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Guêpier à collier bleu
Merops variegatus
Least Concern
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Guêpier à front blanc
Merops bullockoides
Least Concern
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Guêpier à gorge blanche
Merops albicollis
Least Concern
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Guêpier à gorge bleue
Merops viridis
Least Concern
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Guêpier à gorge rouge
Merops bulocki
Least Concern
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Guêpier à queue d'aronde
Merops hirundineus
Least Concern
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Guêpier à queue d'azur
Merops philippinus
Least Concern
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Guêpier arc-en-ciel
Merops ornatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guêpier à moustaches?
The scientific name of Guêpier à moustaches is Merops mentalis. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of Guêpier à moustaches?
Guêpier à moustaches (Merops mentalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guêpier à moustaches live?
Guêpier à moustaches is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Guêpier à moustaches belong to?
Guêpier à moustaches (Merops mentalis) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
What kingdom does Guêpier à moustaches belong to?
Guêpier à moustaches (Merops mentalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Guêpier à moustaches?
The closest relatives of Guêpier à moustaches in the genus Merops include Guêpier à collier bleu, Guêpier à front blanc, Guêpier à gorge blanche, Guêpier à gorge bleue, Guêpier à gorge rouge.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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Guêpier à collier bleu
Merops variegatus
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Guêpier à front blanc
Merops bullockoides
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Guêpier à gorge blanche
Merops albicollis
LC 🐾
Guêpier à gorge bleue
Merops viridis
LC 🐾
Guêpier à gorge rouge
Merops bulocki
LC
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Guêpier à moustaches
Merops mentalis
NT
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Guêpier à queue d'aronde
Merops hirundineus
LC 🐾
Guêpier à queue d'azur
Merops philippinus
LC 🐾
Guêpier arc-en-ciel
Merops ornatus
LC 🐾
Guêpier à tête bleue
Merops muelleri
LC 🐾
Guêpier à tête noire
Merops breweri
LC 🐾
Guêpier carmin
Merops nubicoides
LC 🐾
Guêpier de Böhm
Merops boehmi
LC 🐾
Guêpier de Leschenault
Merops leschenaulti
LC 🐾
Guêpier de Madagascar
Merops superciliosus
LC 🐾
guêpier de perse
Merops persicus
NE 🐾
Guêpier de Révoil
Merops revoilii
LC 🐾
guêpier deurope
Merops apiaster
NE 🐾
Guêpier d'Orient
Merops orientalis
LC 🐾
Guêpier écarlate
Merops nubicus
NE
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