Green Bee (merops orientalis) is a bird type animal. It inhabits grasslands and open forests. The weight of the animal is about 15g - 20g (0.5oz - 0.7oz) and lives for 12 - 18 years. Eagles, storks, raptors are dangerous for green bees. See the table below to learn more information.
Facts about green bees
Name | Green Bee |
Wing Span | 29cm - 30cm (11.4in - 11.8in) |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Diet | Omnivore |
Family | Meropidae |
Genus | Merops |
Life Span | 12 - 18 years |
Habitat | Grasslands and open forests |
Order | Coraciiformes |
Size (H) | 16cm - 18cm (6.2in - 7in) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Class | Aves |
Predators | Eagles, storks, raptors |
Top Speed | 42km/h (26mph) |
Distinctive Features | Long curved beak and bright green plumage |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Colour | Green, orange, blue, brown, yellow, black, white |
Type | Bird |
Scientific Name | Merops orientalis |
Average Clutch Size | 4 |
Main Prey | Honeybee, bees, flying insects |
Weight | 15g - 20g (0.5oz - 0.7oz) |
Phylum | Chordata |