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Guêpier arc-en-ciel

Merops ornatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 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 ornatus (Guêpier arc-en-ciel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハチクイ
Chinese 彩虹蜂虎
Spanish Abejaruco australiano
French Guêpier arc-en-ciel
German Regenbogenspint
Portuguese abelharuco-colorido
Russian Радужная щурка

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 arc-en-ciel?
The scientific name of Guêpier arc-en-ciel is Merops ornatus. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of Guêpier arc-en-ciel?
Guêpier arc-en-ciel (Merops ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guêpier arc-en-ciel live?
Guêpier arc-en-ciel is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Guêpier arc-en-ciel belong to?
Guêpier arc-en-ciel (Merops ornatus) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is Guêpier arc-en-ciel endangered?
No, Guêpier arc-en-ciel (Merops ornatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guêpier arc-en-ciel belong to?
Guêpier arc-en-ciel (Merops ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Guêpier arc-en-ciel?
The closest relatives of Guêpier arc-en-ciel 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 — 2 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
LC 🐾
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
NT 🐾
Guêpier à queue d'aronde
Merops hirundineus
LC 🐾
Guêpier à queue d'azur
Merops philippinus
LC
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Guêpier arc-en-ciel
Merops ornatus
LC
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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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