Least Concern
Bee-eater
Meropidae
A brightly colored aerial bird that catches bees and other insects on the wing.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
5–10 years in the wild
Size
Body length 15–35 cm depending on species
Scientific Name
Meropidae
About Bee-eater
A brightly colored aerial bird that catches bees and other insects on the wing.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 5–10 years in the wild, a size of Body length 15–35 cm depending on species, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Bee-eaters remove stingers from bees by hitting them against a perch.
Where Bee-eater Lives
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Kruger region
, South Africa
Doñana
, Spain