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Merops apiaster European bee-eater

European bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) have a broad distribution covering much of Europe and Africa with range estimates up to 11,000,000 square km. These migratory birds can be found as far north as Finland and range as far south as South Africa, extending east into some Asiatic countries as well. Most commonly, European bee-eaters will breed and nest in southern Europe, then migrate south during autumn and winter. European bee-eaters are commonly found near freshwater systems and inhabit a variety of

Merops orientalis green bee-eater

adult bee-eaters. The green bee-eater is a predator of many insect species. They can help control insect populations throughout their range. On the other hand, some animals, such as lizards, may prey on the eggs and nestlings of the green bee-eater.There has not been much other research on the ecosystem roles of the green bee-eater. Research has been done on parasites of the European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) and blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops superciliosus persicus), both that are found in Iraq, which is

Merops nubicus carmine bee-eater; northern carmine bee-eater

The northern carmine bee-eater, Merops nubicus, can be found in a narrow, well-defined range running along the 15°N latitude line across the width of Sub-Saharan Africa. They can be found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda. During the

Merops bullockoides white-fronted bee-eater

make holes the shells of eggs. There are no known positive effects of Merops bullockoides on humans. There are no known adverse effects of Merops bullockoides on humans. The IUCN Red List lists the status of Merops bullockoides as "least concern

Merops ornatus rainbow bee-eater

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Merops apiaster European bee-eater