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abelharuco-colorido

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops ornatus (abelharuco-colorido)

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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abelharuco-andorinha
Merops hirundineus
Least Concern
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abelharuco-carmim
Merops nubicoides
Least Concern
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Abelharuco-comum
Merops apiaster
Not Evaluated
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abelharuco-de-böhm
Merops boehmi
Least Concern
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abelharuco-de-cabeça-azul
Merops muelleri
Least Concern
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abelharuco-de-cabeça-castanha
Merops leschenaulti
Least Concern
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abelharuco-de-cabeça-preta
Merops breweri
Least Concern
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abelharuco-de-cauda-azul
Merops philippinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of abelharuco-colorido?
The scientific name of abelharuco-colorido is Merops ornatus. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of abelharuco-colorido?
abelharuco-colorido (Merops ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does abelharuco-colorido live?
abelharuco-colorido is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does abelharuco-colorido belong to?
abelharuco-colorido (Merops ornatus) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is abelharuco-colorido endangered?
No, abelharuco-colorido (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 abelharuco-colorido belong to?
abelharuco-colorido (Merops ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of abelharuco-colorido?
The closest relatives of abelharuco-colorido in the genus Merops include abelharuco-andorinha, abelharuco-carmim, Abelharuco-comum, abelharuco-de-böhm, abelharuco-de-cabeça-azul.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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abelharuco-andorinha
Merops hirundineus
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abelharuco-carmim
Merops nubicoides
LC
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abelharuco-colorido
Merops ornatus
LC
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Abelharuco-comum
Merops apiaster
NE 🐾
abelharuco-de-böhm
Merops boehmi
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-cabeça-azul
Merops muelleri
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-cabeça-castanha
Merops leschenaulti
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-cabeça-preta
Merops breweri
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-cauda-azul
Merops philippinus
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-faces-azuis
Merops superciliosus
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-garganta-azul
Merops viridis
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-garganta-branca
Merops albicollis
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-peito-azul
Merops variegatus
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-peito-marrom
Merops oreobates
LC 🐾
abelharuco-de-testa-branca
Merops bullockoides
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abelharuco-dourado
Merops pusillus
LC 🐾
abelharuco-norte-africano
Merops revoilii
LC 🐾
abelharuco-núbio
Merops nubicus
NE 🐾
abelharuco-persa
Merops persicus
NE 🐾
abelharuco-preto
Merops gularis
LC
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