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Meropidae

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Containing group: Coraciiformes

References

Marks, B. D., J. D. Weckstein, and R. G. Moyle. 2007. Molecular phylogenetics of the bee-eaters (Aves: Meropidae) based on nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequence data. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 45(1):23-32.

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Scientific Name Nyctyornis amictus
Location Kaeng Krachan, Thailand
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Sex Female
Source Red-bearded Bee-eater (female) - Nyctyornis amictus - Nyctyornis
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Copyright © 2008 Mike Gillam
Scientific Name Nyctyornis athertoni
Location Kaeng Krachan, Thailand
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Blue-bearded Bea-eater - Nyctyornis athertoni
Source Collection Flickr
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Scientific Name Merops philippinus
Location Chumphorn, Thailand
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Blue-tailed Bea-eater - Merops philippinus
Source Collection Flickr
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Copyright © 2007 Mike Gillam
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