About the Purple-bearded Bee-eater
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater (Meropogon forsteni) 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 pbbeat1 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 | Meropogon forsteni |
| Species Codes | pbbeat1, PBBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-bearded Bee-eater belong to?
The Purple-bearded Bee-eater (Meropogon forsteni) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-bearded Bee-eater?
The Purple-bearded 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 Purple-bearded Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-bearded Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pbbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bee-eaters 31 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
31
Species in Family
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