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Guêpier d'Orient

Merops orientalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops orientalis (Guêpier d'Orient)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリハチクイ
Chinese 綠喉蜂虎
Spanish Abejaruco esmeralda oriental
French Guêpier d'Orient
German Asiensmaragdspint
Portuguese abelharuco-verde
Russian Малая зелёная щурка
Thai นกจาบคาเล็ก

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 moustaches
Merops mentalis
Near Threatened
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guêpier d'Orient?
The scientific name of Guêpier d'Orient is Merops orientalis. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of Guêpier d'Orient?
Guêpier d'Orient (Merops orientalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guêpier d'Orient live?
Guêpier d'Orient is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Guêpier d'Orient belong to?
Guêpier d'Orient (Merops orientalis) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is Guêpier d'Orient endangered?
No, Guêpier d'Orient (Merops orientalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guêpier d'Orient belong to?
Guêpier d'Orient (Merops orientalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Guêpier d'Orient?
The closest relatives of Guêpier d'Orient 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 🐾
Guêpier à moustaches
Merops mentalis
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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
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Guêpier d'Orient
Merops orientalis
LC
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Guêpier écarlate
Merops nubicus
NE
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