Image via Macaulay Library
Red-throated Bee-eater
- Scientific name
- Merops bulocki
- Family
- Meropidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Red-throated Bee-eater, Merops bulocki, is a vibrant passerine bird native to the Sahel region of Africa. It was formally described by the French naturalist Louis Pierre Vieillot in 1817. Within the broader family of Meropidae, this species is noted for its distinctive, colorful plumage and its specialized foraging behavior, which relies on the availability of open woodland and savanna habitats to hawk for insects on the wing.
The physical design of the species is defined by evolutionary adaptation rather than human intervention. Its pointed wings and notched tail are key physiological traits that allow for the high-speed, agile maneuvering necessary to intercept bees, wasps, and other aerial prey. These characteristics exemplify the functional elegance found in the Meropidae family, which has long been a subject of interest for ornithologists studying avian aerodynamics and specialized feeding niches.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Red-throated Bee-eater
Red-throated Bee-eater is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Red-throated Bee-eater on collecto.rs?
Red-throated Bee-eater doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Red-throated Bee-eater?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Red-throated Bee-eater catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Red-throated Bee-eater is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
