About the Purple-bearded Bee-eater
The purple-bearded bee-eater or Celebes bee-eater is a species of bee-eater endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species is often seen in clearings inside dense forest.
Source: Wikipedia
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 or Celebes bee-eater is a species of bee-eater endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species is often seen in clearings inside dense forest....
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.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
31
Species in Family
44
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