Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The blue-moustached bee-eater faces threats from habitat loss and degradation, particularly the destruction of suitable nesting sites. While specific recovery programs are not widely documented, general conservation efforts for its habitat benefit the species. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect natural areas, thus safeguarding the bee-eater's environment and reducing pressures from unsustainable land use.
The blue-moustached bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae, a group of brightly colored Palearctic and Afrotropical birds noted for feeding primarily on venomous Hymenoptera such as bees and wasps. The blue-moustached bee-eater is one of 31 species within this family. It is a small, dark bee-eater measuring about 19 cm in length. Both sexes are generally similar in appearance, with predominantly purplish-blue plumage, a rich chestnut mantle, back, and wings.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Blue-moustached Bee-eater. Sightings recorded in 3 safari areas total.
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