Bee-eaters
Order: Coraciiformes. Family: Meropidae
The bee-eaters are a group of near passerine birds in the family Meropidae. Most species are found in Africa but others occur in southern Europe, southern Asia, Australia and New Guinea. They are characterised by richly coloured plumage, slender bodies and usually elongated central tail feathers. All are colourful and have long down-turned bills and pointed wings, which give them a swallow-like appearance when seen from afar. There are 26 species worldwide of which six occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red-bearded Bee-eater | Nyctyornis amictus | |
| Blue-bearded Bee-eater | Nyctyornis athertoni | |
| Green Bee-eater | Merops orientalis | |
| Blue-throated Bee-eater | Merops viridis | Resident, winter visitor and passage migrant |
| Blue-tailed Bee-eater | Merops philippinus | Resident, winter visitor and passage migrant |
| Chestnut-headed Bee-eater | Merops leschenaulti |
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