Böhm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
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Böhm's bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Böhm's bee-eater (Merops boehmi) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
The name of this bird commemorates the German zoologist Richard Böhm.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Meropidae
- Genus
- Merops
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Francesco Veronesi from Italy (CC BY-SA 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Merops boehmi, commonly known as the Böhm's Bee-eater, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) live?
- Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) is found in Africa.
- What family does Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) belong to?
- Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) belongs to the family Meropidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater)?
- The plumage of Merops boehmi (Böhm's Bee-eater) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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