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Blue-headed Bee-eater

Merops muelleri

Least Concern

About

The Blue Headed Bee Eater (Merops muelleri) 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 in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Coraciiformes (อันดับนกตะขาบ)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops muelleri (Blue-headed Bee-eater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキハチクイ
Chinese 蓝头蜂虎
Spanish Abejaruco cabeciazul oriental
French Guêpier à tête bleue
German Saphirspint
Portuguese abelharuco-de-cabeça-azul
Russian Синеголовая щурка

Similar Species in Merops

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นกจาบคาคอสีฟ้า
Merops viridis
Least Concern
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นกจาบคาเล็ก
Merops orientalis
Least Concern
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นกจาบคาหัวเขียว
Merops philippinus
Least Concern
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นกจาบคาหัวสีส้ม
Merops leschenaulti
Least Concern
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Blue-breasted Bee-eater
Merops variegatus
Least Concern
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Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
Merops oreobates
Least Concern
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Böhm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
Least Concern
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Black-headed Bee-eater
Merops breweri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-headed Bee-eater?
The scientific name of Blue-headed Bee-eater is Merops muelleri. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of Blue-headed Bee-eater?
Blue-headed Bee-eater (Merops muelleri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Blue-headed Bee-eater live?
Blue-headed Bee-eater is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Blue-headed Bee-eater belong to?
Blue-headed Bee-eater (Merops muelleri) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is Blue-headed Bee-eater endangered?
No, Blue-headed Bee-eater (Merops muelleri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blue-headed Bee-eater belong to?
Blue-headed Bee-eater (Merops muelleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Blue-headed Bee-eater?
The closest relatives of Blue-headed Bee-eater in the genus Merops include นกจาบคาคอสีฟ้า, นกจาบคาเล็ก, นกจาบคาหัวเขียว, นกจาบคาหัวสีส้ม, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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นกจาบคาคอสีฟ้า
Merops viridis
LC 🐾
นกจาบคาเล็ก
Merops orientalis
LC 🐾
นกจาบคาหัวเขียว
Merops philippinus
LC 🐾
นกจาบคาหัวสีส้ม
Merops leschenaulti
LC 🐾
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
Merops oreobates
LC 🐾
European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
NE 🐾
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 🐾
Rainbow Bee-eater
Merops ornatus
LC 🐾
Red-throated Bee-eater
Merops bulocki
LC 🐾
Somali Bee-eater
Merops revoilii
LC 🐾
Southern Carmine Bee-eater
Merops nubicoides
LC 🐾
Rufous-crowned Bee-eater
Merops americanus
LC 🐾
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater
Merops hirundineus
LC 🐾
Black Bee-eater
Merops gularis
LC 🐾
Blue-moustached Bee-eater
Merops mentalis
NT 🐾
Blue-cheeked/Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops persicus
NE 🐾
White-fronted Bee-eater
Merops bullockoides
LC
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