African Green Bee-eater

Merops viridissimus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Meropidae

About

The African green bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found throughout arid Sahel region of Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia, and has expanded its range north to Egypt over the past few decades.

Fun Fact

Although initially described as distinct species, the African and Arabian (M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eater (Merops viridissimus) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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