Blue-throated Bee-eater
Merops viridis
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Meropidae
About
The blue-throated bee-eater is a species of bird in the bee-eater family. It is found in much of southeast Asia, in subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Their diet consists mostly of bees, wasps, and dragonflies. Blue-throated bee-eater is a medium-large species of bee-eater with brightly coloured plumage consisting of a red-brown nape, dark green wings, light green breast, and their signature blue throat. The juvenile plumage has a dark green head and wings and light green breast, only developing their full plumage in adulthood. They have a rich variety of songs and calls, including long calls which allow them to communicate long distances in the forest.
Fun Fact
It is most widespread at low altitudes, between 0–670 m, but is known to occur up to 1,600 m.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat includes a wide variety of flat plains, such as farmland, suburban gardens, riversides, dunes, and sandy clearings.
Diet
Feed on flying insects such as bees and wasps, though a large percentage of their diet consists of dragonflies, with highest success rate of their catches in sunny conditions.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance