Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Facts
Merops leschenaulti
The chestnut-headed bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti), or bay-headed bee-eater, is a bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It breeds on the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka across Southeast Asia to Indonesia.
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Diet
- Instances of feeding on fish by flying over water are known.
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Facts at a Glance
The chestnut-headed bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti), or bay-headed bee-eater, is a bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It breeds on the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka across Southeast Asia to Indonesia.
It belongs to the family Meropidae in the order Coraciiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters Eat?
Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters have a carnivore diet that includes Instances of feeding on fish by flying over water are known.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Conservation Status
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Weight
- 27.2 g
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