European bee-eater
Merops apiaster
The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae.
About the European bee-eater
The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in southern and central Europe, northern and southern Africa, and western Asia. Except for the resident southern African population, the species is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa. This species occurs as a spring overshoot north of its usual range, with occasional breeding in northern Europe.
Fun Facts About European bee-eater
- This species occurs as a spring overshoot north of its usual range, with occasional breeding in northern Europe.
- It breeds in southern and central Europe, northern and southern Africa, and western Asia.
- Except for the resident southern African population, the species is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa.
Conservation Status
The European bee-eater is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Meropidae |
| Genus | Merops |
| Species | Merops apiaster |
Range & Habitat
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