Ethiopian Bee-eater
Merops lafresnayii
Least ConcernAves · 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