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Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

Least Concern

About

The Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) is a species in the genus Merops. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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 across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Merops philippinus (Blue-tailed Bee-eater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハリオハチクイ

Chinese 栗喉蜂虎

Spanish Abejaruco coliazul

French Guêpier à queue d'azur

German Blauschwanzspint

Portuguese abelharuco-de-cauda-azul

Russian Синехвостая щурка

Thai นกจาบคาหัวเขียว

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Blue-breasted Bee-eater

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Blue-cheeked/Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops persicus

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Blue-headed Bee-eater

Merops muelleri

Least Concern

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Blue-moustached Bee-eater

Merops mentalis

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Blue-throated Bee-eater

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-tailed Bee-eater?

The scientific name of Blue-tailed Bee-eater is Merops philippinus. It belongs to the genus Merops.

What is the conservation status of Blue-tailed Bee-eater?

Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-tailed Bee-eater live?

Blue-tailed Bee-eater is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does Blue-tailed Bee-eater belong to?

Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.

Is Blue-tailed Bee-eater endangered?

No, Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue-tailed Bee-eater belong to?

Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-tailed Bee-eater?

The closest relatives of Blue-tailed Bee-eater in the genus Merops include Arabian Green Bee-eater, Black Bee-eater, Black-headed Bee-eater, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Blue-cheeked/Blue-tailed Bee-eater.