Arabian Green Bee-eater
Arabian Green Bee-eater (<em>Merops cyanophrys</em>) is a species of Bee-eaters (<em>Meropidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Arabian Green Bee-eater (Merops cyanophrys) is a species of Bee-eaters (Meropidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Merops; binomial: Merops cyanophrys; authority: (Cabanis & Heine, 1860).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Merops cyanophrys is split from Merops orientalis based on significant differences in morphology and voice (Fry et al. 2020; HBW/BirdLife).
