Bee-eaters
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Meropidae
A group of near-passerine birds characterised by richly-coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail-feathers. There are about 26 species worldwide, 2 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blue-cheeked Bee-eater | Merops persicus | A rare vagrant |
| European Bee-eater | Merops apiaster | A scarce summer visitor - occasional breeder |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain