C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Coraciiformes Meropidae

Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

CIOC 3541

Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

Coraciiformes · Meropidae

Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus).

ATK75

DEF47

XC681276 · Vihansith Kulatunga · CC BY-SA 4.0

3460 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 25–28 cm
Body Mass: 34 g
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 75

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 75).

DEF 47

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 47).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

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

Vihansith Kulatunga · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: India and Sri Lanka to Southern China & Southeastern Asia & Philippines & Sulawesi & Lombok to Timor (Lesser Sundas) & coastal Northeastern & Southern & Southeastern New Guinea and New Britain group (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Merops philippinus

Which family does it belong to?

Bee-eaters (Meropidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: India and Sri Lanka to Southern China & Southeastern Asia & Philippines & Sulawesi & Lombok to Timor (Lesser Sundas) & coastal Northeastern & Southern & Southeastern New Guinea and New Britain group (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.)