Boehm's Bee-eater
Merops boehmi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCoraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, and Allies)
- FamilyMeropidae (Bee-eaters)
- GenusMerops (Typical Bee-eaters)
- SpeciesMerops boehmi (Boehm's Bee-eater)
About the Boehm's Bee-eater
Böhm's bee-eater (Merops boehmi) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. The name of this bird commemorates the German zoologist Richard Böhm. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Boehm's Bee-eater in Kafue National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 3 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Boehm's Bee-eater in Kafue National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Boehm's Bee-eater sighting in Kafue National Park, based on 158 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Boehm's Bee-eater in Kafue National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Boehm's Bee-eater in Kafue National Park in our monthly data.