Coraciiformes · Meropidae
European bee-eater
Merops apiaster Linnaeus, 1758
One of Europe's most colourful birds, with a yellow throat, turquoise breast and chestnut back.
Data
- Length
- 27–29 cm
- Wingspan
- 36–40 cm
- Weight
- 45–70 g
- Global IUCN
- Least concern (LC)
- Protection in Spain
- Special protection
Approximate measurements.
Curiosity
Before swallowing a bee it beats it against a branch to remove the sting.
Records by month
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227,002 records in Spain
Where it has been recorded
Communities with enough GBIF records: these show observations, not breeding ranges.
AndalusiaExtremaduraCastile and LeónCataloniaAragonCommunity of MadridCastilla-La ManchaValencian CommunityNavarreRegion of MurciaBalearic IslandsLa RiojaBasque CountryGaliciaCanary IslandsAsturiasCantabriaCeutaMelilla