Blue-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis athertoni
About the Blue-bearded Bee-eater
The blue-bearded bee-eater (Nyctyornis athertoni) is a large species of bee-eater found in much of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This species is found in forest clearings. It is found in the Malayan region and also extends into the Western Ghats in southwestern India. The blue feathers of its throat are elongated and often fluffed giving it its name. They are not as gregarious or active as the smaller bee-eaters, and their square...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Blue-bearded Bee-eater?
The scientific name of the Blue-bearded Bee-eater is Nyctyornis athertoni.
How many Blue-bearded Bee-eater sightings have been recorded?
1,116 observations of the Blue-bearded Bee-eater have been recorded on iNaturalist.
