Ethiopian Bee-eater
Ethiopian Bee-eater (<em>Merops lafresnayii</em>) is a species of Bee-eaters (<em>Meropidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Ethiopian Bee-eater (Merops lafresnayii) is a species of Bee-eaters (Meropidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Merops; binomial: Merops lafresnayii; authority: Guérin-Méneville, 1843.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Merops lafresnayii is split from M. variegatus based on morphological and vocal differences. Differs from the similarly sized M. oreobates by its plumage and voice (Redman et al. 2016; Fry et al. 2020; HBW/BirdLife). See also Boesman (2017) re vocal differences.
