Red-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis amictus
The Red-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus) is a rare bee-eater found in 5 countries, weighing about 72 g. The red-bearded bee-eater is a large species of bee-eater found in southern Myanmar, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby smaller islands.
About the Red-bearded Bee-eater
The red-bearded bee-eater is a large species of bee-eater found in southern Myanmar, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby smaller islands. This species is found in openings in patches of dense forest.
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How to identify it
Like other bee-eaters, they are colourful birds with long tails, long decurved beaks and pointed wings. They are large bee-eaters, predominantly green, with a red colouration to face that extends on to the slightly hanging throat feathers to form the "beard". Their eyes are orange.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Red-bearded Bee-eater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Red-bearded Bee-eater?
- Like other bee-eaters, they are colourful birds with long tails, long decurved beaks and pointed wings. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Red-bearded Bee-eater?
- The Red-bearded Bee-eater is a medium sized bird weighing about 72 g.
- Where can you see a Red-bearded Bee-eater?
- The Red-bearded Bee-eater occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Red-bearded Bee-eater?
- The Red-bearded Bee-eater is most easily confused with the Blue-bearded Bee-eater.
- Is the Red-bearded Bee-eater endangered?
- The Red-bearded Bee-eater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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