About the Rainbow Bee-eater
The rainbow bee-eater is a bird species in the bee-eater family Meropidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops ornatus |
| Species Codes | rabeat1, RABE, RBEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rainbow Bee-eater belong to?
The Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Rainbow Bee-eater?
The rainbow bee-eater is a bird species in the bee-eater family Meropidae....
Where can I report a Rainbow Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Rainbow Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rabeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
31
Species in Family
9,567
iNat Observations
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