European Bee-Eater Latest News
Recently, for the first time recorded sightings of European Bee-eater in Chennai.
About European Bee-Eater
- It is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae.
- These brightly-colored birds predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps
- It is also known as Golden Bee-eaters because of their beautiful coloration.
- Appearance: It has dark, thick, and slightly downward curved bills.
- Habitat: They are commonly found near freshwater systems and inhabit a variety of habitat types such as forest, savanna, shrubland, grassland, and agricultural areas.
- Distribution: The have a broad distribution covering much of Europe and Africa.
- Behavior: These are migratory, diurnal birds that spend most of their time foraging for food.
- Diet: They are carnivores (insectivores) and mainly eat insects, especially bees, wasps, and hornets.
- Conservation Status
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- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Source: TH
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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