Rufous-crowned Bee-eater
Merops americanus Müller, PLS, 1776
37 gWeight
The rufous-crowned bee-eater (Merops americanus) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Rufous-crowned Bee-eater has been recorded at 39 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines563 records
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines289 records
- Subic BayPhilippines259 records
More places
- Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines179 records
- Malagos Garden Resort, Davao CityPhilippines130 records
- Caylabne Bay Resort, TernatePhilippines53 records
- La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines49 records
- Victoria Valley - Valley Golf, AntipoloPhilippines40 records
- Philippine Eagle Center, Davao CityPhilippines36 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines28 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The rufous-crowned bee-eater (Merops americanus) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is widely distributed. Despite its scientific name, it is not found in the New World, and its name is likely erroneous.
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Questions
How big is the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater?
The Rufous-crowned Bee-eater weighs around 37 g.
Where does the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater as Least Concern.
What does the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Rufous-crowned Bee-eater in?
It belongs to the family Bee-eaters (Meropidae), order Coraciiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 37 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 116 mm
- Tail
- 129 mm
- Bill
- 42 mm
- Tarsus
- 12 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Philippines (except Sulu Archipelago)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Bee-eaters Meropidae
- Genus
- Merops
Other birds in the genus Merops
Black-headed Bee-eaterMerops breweri
Blue-headed Bee-eaterMerops muelleri
Blue-moustached Bee-eaterMerops mentalis
Black Bee-eaterMerops gularis
Swallow-tailed Bee-eaterMerops hirundineus
Little Bee-eaterMerops pusillus
Blue-breasted Bee-eaterMerops variegatus
Ethiopian Bee-eaterMerops lafresnayii
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eaterMerops oreobates
Red-throated Bee-eaterMerops bulocki
White-fronted Bee-eaterMerops bullockoides
Somali Bee-eaterMerops revoilii
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