Blue-throated Bee-eater
NameBlue-throated Bee-eater
Common NameBlue-throated Bee-eater
Scientific NameMerops viridis
FamilyMeropidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThis species features a rufous-chestnut crown and nape, a prominent black eye-stripe, and a vibrant bright blue throat. The upperparts and belly are green, transitioning to a blue lower back and tail, with distinctive white undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, rolling 'prrrp' or 'prrip' calls, often uttered while in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue throat, Rufous-chestnut crown and nape, Black eye-stripe, Green body plumage, Long, decurved black bill
Description
The Blue-throated Bee-eater is a strikingly colorful bird with a slender body and a long, decurved bill. It is known for its aerial hunting of insects, often returning to a prominent perch after a successful catch.
