Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Meropidae
About
The Asian green bee-eater, also known as the little green bee-eater, and just green bee-eater, is a bird species in the bee-eater family. It is resident or with short-distance seasonal movements, and is found widely distributed across Asia from coastal southern Iran east through the Indian subcontinent to Vietnam. Populations in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula that were formerly assigned to this species are now considered to be distinct species, the African green bee-eater and the Arabian green bee-eater. They are mainly insect eaters and they are found in grassland, thin scrub and forest often quite far from water. Several regional plumage variations are known and several subspecies have been named.
Fun Fact
It readily makes use of fence wires and electric wires.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat insects, especially bees, wasps and ants, which are caught in the air by sorties from an open perch.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance