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彩虹蜂虎 (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 (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Coraciiformes (佛法僧目)
Family
Meropidae
Genus
Merops
Species
Merops ornatus (彩虹蜂虎)

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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北方洋紅蜂虎
Merops nubicus
Not Evaluated
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南方洋紅蜂虎
Merops nubicoides
Least Concern
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小蜂虎
Merops pusillus
Least Concern
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栗喉蜂虎
Merops philippinus
Least Concern
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栗头蜂虎
Merops leschenaulti
Least Concern
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桂胸蜂虎
Merops oreobates
Least Concern
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燕尾蜂虎
Merops hirundineus
Least Concern
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白喉蜂虎
Merops albicollis
Least Concern
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Phylum
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鳥綱
Class
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佛法僧目
Order
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Meropidae
Family
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Merops
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 彩虹蜂虎?
The scientific name of 彩虹蜂虎 is Merops ornatus. It belongs to the genus Merops.
What is the conservation status of 彩虹蜂虎?
彩虹蜂虎 (Merops ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 彩虹蜂虎 live?
彩虹蜂虎 is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does 彩虹蜂虎 belong to?
彩虹蜂虎 (Merops ornatus) belongs to the genus Merops, which is part of the taxonomic family Meropidae.
Is 彩虹蜂虎 endangered?
No, 彩虹蜂虎 (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 彩虹蜂虎 belong to?
彩虹蜂虎 (Merops ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 彩虹蜂虎?
The closest relatives of 彩虹蜂虎 in the genus Merops include 北方洋紅蜂虎, 南方洋紅蜂虎, 小蜂虎, 栗喉蜂虎, 栗头蜂虎.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Merops — 20 Species

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北方洋紅蜂虎
Merops nubicus
NE 🐾
南方洋紅蜂虎
Merops nubicoides
LC 🐾
小蜂虎
Merops pusillus
LC
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彩虹蜂虎
Merops ornatus
LC
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栗喉蜂虎
Merops philippinus
LC 🐾
栗头蜂虎
Merops leschenaulti
LC 🐾
桂胸蜂虎
Merops oreobates
LC 🐾
燕尾蜂虎
Merops hirundineus
LC 🐾
白喉蜂虎
Merops albicollis
LC 🐾
白額蜂虎
Merops bullockoides
LC 🐾
粉紅蜂虎
Merops malimbicus
LC 🐾
索馬利蜂虎
Merops revoilii
LC 🐾
綠喉蜂虎
Merops orientalis
LC 🐾
蓝喉蜂虎
Merops viridis
LC 🐾
蓝头蜂虎
Merops muelleri
LC 🐾
蓝胸蜂虎
Merops variegatus
LC 🐾
蓝须蜂虎
Merops mentalis
NT 🐾
蓝领蜂虎
Merops boehmi
LC 🐾
蓝颊蜂虎
Merops persicus
NE 🐾
赤喉蜂虎
Merops bulocki
LC
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