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Asia
Marsh Bee-eater
Merops leschenaultibull
About this species
The Marsh Bee-eater (Meropidae) is widely distributed across Asia, where it favours tropical environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Marsh Bee-eater is part of the order Coraciiformes and the Meropidae family. Its preferred habitat is tropical, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Asia.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Meropidae family and Coraciiformes order.