Blue-breasted Bee-eater
Merops variegatus
About the Blue-breasted Bee-eater
The blue-breasted bee-eater (Merops variegatus) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Blue-breasted Bee-eater?
The scientific name of the Blue-breasted Bee-eater is Merops variegatus.
How many Blue-breasted Bee-eater sightings have been recorded?
320 observations of the Blue-breasted Bee-eater have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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