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🐦 Bee-eater genus 🐦 A bee-eater bird
Merops

Merops

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A group of brightly colored birds that catch and eat insects, found in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Merops
  • The genus Merops includes more than twenty species of bee-eaters.

Examples

  • Ornithologists recently discovered a new species within the Merops genus.

  • Many Merops species are known for their striking plumage and aerial acrobatics.

  • The Merops family includes various species of bee-eaters.

  • Did you know that Merops are known for their vibrant colors?

  • The genus Merops includes over twenty species of beautifully colored bee-eaters.

  • Many species of Merops are recognized for their unique flying skills and bright feathers.

  • Ornithologists are studying the Merops genus to learn more about its unique dietary habits.

Synonyms

bee-eater
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A brightly colored bird that catches and eats bees and other insects in flight

is the scientific genus for that group rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Merops main

Etymology

Merops comes from an old Greek word meaning 'bee-eater'. So it is the scientific name for the main group of bee-eaters, bright birds that catch bees and other insects in the air.