About the African Green Bee-eater
The African Green Bee-eater (Merops viridissimus) is a species of bird in the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), within the order Coraciiformes. This family contains 31 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grnbee1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops viridissimus |
| Species Codes | grnbee1, AGBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Green Bee-eater belong to?
The African Green Bee-eater (Merops viridissimus) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the African Green Bee-eater?
The African Green Bee-eater is a member of the Bee-eaters family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Green Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of African Green Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnbee1, or on iNaturalist.