Blue-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis athertoni
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Meropidae
About
The blue-bearded bee-eater is a species of bee-eater found in much of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This bee-eater is found in forest clearings. It is found mainly in the Malayan region but extends west into peninsular India. The blue feathers of its throat are elongated and often fluffed giving it its name. They have a loud call but are not as gregarious or active as the smaller bee-eaters, and their square ended tail lacks the typical "wires" made up of the shafts of the longer central tail feathers found in many other bee-eaters.
Fun Fact
The Blue-bearded Bee-eater has an unusually large range of prey items for a bee-eater, including cicadas, dragonflies, and even small lizards.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feed mainly on bees.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance