Böhm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
The Böhm's Bee-eater (Merops boehmi) is a rare bee-eater found in 4 countries, weighing about 17 g. Böhm's bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae.
About the Böhm's Bee-eater
Böhm's bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Böhm's Bee-eater look like?
- Böhm's bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae.
- How big is a Böhm's Bee-eater?
- The Böhm's Bee-eater is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
- Where can you see a Böhm's Bee-eater?
- The Böhm's Bee-eater occurs in 4 countries, including Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique.
- What birds look similar to a Böhm's Bee-eater?
- The Böhm's Bee-eater is most easily confused with the Rosy Bee-eater, the Somali Bee-eater and the Blue-headed Bee-eater.
- Is the Böhm's Bee-eater endangered?
- The Böhm's Bee-eater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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