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Rainbow Bee-eater

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 (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater)

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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Black-headed Bee-eater
Merops breweri
Least Concern
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Blue-breasted Bee-eater
Merops variegatus
Least Concern
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Böhm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
Least Concern
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Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
Least Concern
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Blue-throated Bee-eater
Merops viridis
Least Concern
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Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Least Concern
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Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
Merops oreobates
Least Concern
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Arabian Green Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rainbow Bee-eater?
The scientific name of Rainbow Bee-eater is Merops ornatus. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of Rainbow Bee-eater?
Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rainbow Bee-eater live?
Rainbow Bee-eater is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Rainbow Bee-eater belong to?
Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is Rainbow Bee-eater endangered?
No, Rainbow Bee-eater (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 Rainbow Bee-eater belong to?
Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Rainbow Bee-eater?
The closest relatives of Rainbow Bee-eater in the genus Merops include Arabian Green Bee-eater, Black-headed Bee-eater, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Böhm's Bee-eater, Blue-tailed Bee-eater.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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Arabian Green Bee-eater
Merops cyanophrys
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Black-headed Bee-eater
Merops breweri
LC 🐾
Blue-breasted Bee-eater
Merops variegatus
LC 🐾
Böhm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
LC 🐾
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
LC 🐾
Blue-throated Bee-eater
Merops viridis
LC 🐾
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
LC 🐾
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
Merops oreobates
LC 🐾
European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
NE 🐾
Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
LC 🐾
Little Bee-eater
Merops pusillus
LC 🐾
Madagascar Bee-eater
Merops superciliosus
LC 🐾
Rosy Bee-eater
Merops malimbicus
LC 🐾
Northern Carmine Bee-eater
Merops nubicus
NE
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Rainbow Bee-eater
Merops ornatus
LC
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Red-throated Bee-eater
Merops bulocki
LC 🐾
Somali Bee-eater
Merops revoilii
LC 🐾
Southern Carmine Bee-eater
Merops nubicoides
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Rufous-crowned Bee-eater
Merops americanus
LC 🐾
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
LC
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