Blue-breasted Bee-eater
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    Blue-breasted Bee-eater

    Merops variegatus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0043 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The blue-breasted bee-eater is a central African species of bird. It is a member of the family Meropidae. Meropids are all visually similar and have a diet specialized in Hymenopterans.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Blue-breasted Bee-eater. Sightings recorded in 15 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central Africa
    Parc National de LoangoLoango & Southern Interior, Gabon
    Rare
    Parc National de PongaraEstuary & Cristal Mountains, Gabon
    Rare
    Parc national de Dzanga-SanghaDzanga-Sangha Rainforest Complex, Central African Republic
    Rare
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