About the Little Bee-eater
The little bee-eater is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. They are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. They should not be confused with the little green bee-eater. Migration is limited to seasonal movements depending on rainfall patterns.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops pusillus |
| Species Codes | libeat1, LBEA, LIBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Bee-eater belong to?
The Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Little Bee-eater?
The little bee-eater is a bird species in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. They are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. They should not be confused with the little green bee-eater. Migration is limited to seasonal movements depending on rainfall patterns....
Where can I report a Little Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code libeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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