European Bee Eater

This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly-coloured, slender bird. It has brown and yellow upper parts, whilst the wings are green and the beak is black. It can reach a length of 27–29 cm , including the two elongated central tail feathers. Sexes are alike.

The European Bee Eater is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The European bee eater nests in colonies on riverbanks. The birds dig a burrow in the riverbank; the female then lays two to eight eggs in a chamber at the end of the burrow. Both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young. Bee eaters belong to the family Meropidae. The European bee eater is Merops apiaster. The European bee eaterThe European bee eater is iridescent blue-green with yellow and brown patches. More