Rainbow Bee-eater
Merops ornatus
About the Rainbow Bee-eater
The Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Rainbow Bee-eater is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss due to agriculture
- Climate change
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Northern Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Tropical woodlands
Eastern Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Open forests
Distribution Overview
Seasonally migratory across northern and eastern Australia.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 19 - 24 cm
- Weight
- 20 - 35 g
- Lifespan
- 5-7 years years
- Diet
- BeesWaspsFlying insects
Habitat
Tropical woodlandsSandy riverbanksOpen forests
Behavior
- Captures insects in mid-air
- Excavates burrows for nesting
- Highly social and often seen in flocks