Merops ornatus

Rainbow Bee-eater at Mon Repos, QLD

Merops ornatus at Mon Repos, QLD - 7 Sep 2020
Merops ornatus at Mon Repos, QLD - 7 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Merops ornatus 15 Apr 2024 Liam.m
Merops ornatus 15 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Merops ornatus 15 Apr 2024 Petesteamer

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Mon Repose Walking track: heavy coastal scrub with nearby open country and beaches. Mainly sandy soil with good grass cover in openings.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 7 Sep 2020 09:40 AM Recorded on
  • Petesteamer Recorded by

Species information

  • Merops ornatus Scientific name
  • Rainbow Bee-eater Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 749.7m Recorded at altitude
  • 200 images trained Machine learning

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