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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coraciiformes Meropidae

Black Bee-eater

Merops gularis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
20 cm
Body Mass
27.3 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 65

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 65).

DEF 42

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 42).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Central & Western Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Merops gularis gularis

    Sierra Leone to s Nigeria

  • Merops gularis australis

    se Nigeria to w Uganda and n Angola

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Merops gularis

Which family does it belong to?

Bee-eaters (Meropidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Central & Western

Sources & credits

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