About the Rosy Bee-eater
The Rosy Bee-eater (Merops malimbicus) 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 robeat1 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 malimbicus |
| Species Codes | robeat1, ROBE, RBEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rosy Bee-eater belong to?
The Rosy Bee-eater (Merops malimbicus) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Rosy Bee-eater?
The Rosy 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 Rosy Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Rosy Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code robeat1, 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
142
iNat Observations
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