White-fronted Bee-eater
Merops bullockoides
The White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) is a uncommon bee-eater found in 17 countries, weighing about 35 g. The white-fronted bee-eater is a species of bee-eater widely distributed in sub-equatorial Africa.
About the White-fronted Bee-eater
The white-fronted bee-eater is a species of bee-eater widely distributed in sub-equatorial Africa.
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How to identify it
This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly coloured, slender bird, but with a distinctive black mask, white forehead, square tail and a bright red throat. The size is 23 cm (9 in.). The upperparts are green, with cinnamon underparts. The call is a deep squeak.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Nigeria.
When to see it
The White-fronted Bee-eater can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-fronted Bee-eater?
- This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly coloured, slender bird, but with a distinctive black mask, white forehead, square tail and a bright red throat. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-fronted Bee-eater?
- The White-fronted Bee-eater is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.
- Where can you see a White-fronted Bee-eater?
- The White-fronted Bee-eater occurs in 17 countries, including South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a White-fronted Bee-eater?
- The White-fronted Bee-eater is most easily confused with the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater and the Arabian Green Bee-eater.
- Is the White-fronted Bee-eater endangered?
- The White-fronted Bee-eater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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