Ethiopian Bee-eater

Merops lafresnayii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Meropidae

About

The Ethiopian bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Ethiopia and Sudan. It was formerly considered a subspecies of either blue-breasted bee-eater M. variegatus or cinnamon-chested bee-eater M. oreobates, from both of which it is allopatric with a separate distribution.

Fun Fact

It was formerly considered a subspecies of either blue-breasted bee-eater M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a variety of habitats, ranging from reedy lake shores to the savanna grass lands bordering the Congo basin.

Diet

Eater is insectivorous, and its diet largely consists of flying insects such as butterflies, dragonflies, moths, large beetles, and bees.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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