Red-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis amictus
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The red-bearded bee-eater is a large species of bee-eater found in southern Myanmar, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby smaller islands. This species is found in openings in patches of dense forest.
The red-bearded bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus) is a large species of bee-eater found in southern Myanmar, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby smaller islands. This species is found in openings in patches of dense forest.
Description
Like other bee-eaters, they are colourful birds with long tails, long decurved beaks and pointed wings. They are large bee-eaters, predominantly green, with a red colouration to face that extends on to the slightly hanging throat feathers to form the "beard". Their eyes are orange.
Diet
Like other bee-eaters, they predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets, which are caught in flight from perches concealed in foliage. They hunt alone or in pairs, rather than in flocks, and sit motionless for long periods before pursuing their prey.
Behaviour
Like other bee-eaters, they nest in burrows tunnelled into the side of sandy banks, but do not form colonies.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Meropidae
- Genus
- Nyctyornis
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Nyctyornis amictus, commonly known as the Red-bearded Bee-eater, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater) live?
- Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater) belong to?
- Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater) belongs to the family Meropidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater)?
- The plumage of Nyctyornis amictus (Red-bearded Bee-eater) combines these colours: Green and Red.
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