About the Red-throated Bee-eater
The Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bulocki) 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 rtbeat1 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 bulocki |
| Species Codes | rtbeat1, RTBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Bee-eater belong to?
The Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bulocki) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Red-throated Bee-eater?
The Red-throated 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 Red-throated Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rtbeat1, 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
1,029
iNat Observations
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