Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
bird
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted to open habitats
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
blue and green
|
| gptkbp:airlines |
fast and agile
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
monogamous pairs
April to August aerial displays during mating season southern_Europe_and_western_Asia |
| gptkbp:callsFor |
trumpet-like sounds
|
| gptkbp:clutchSize |
4 to 6 eggs
|
| gptkbp:colors |
brightly colored plumage
bright yellow, green, and blue |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
often seen in groups
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in art and literature
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
mentioned in folklore and mythology
|
| gptkbp:diet |
insects
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
Europe,_North_Africa,_and_parts_of_Asia
|
| gptkbp:eggColor |
white
|
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
controls insect populations
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Meropidae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Merops_apiaster
|
| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
about 30 days
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
catches insects in flight
hovering and diving |
| gptkbp:fossilRecord |
related_species_found_in_Europe
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| gptkbp:genus |
Merops
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| gptkbp:habitat |
open country
|
| gptkbp:headlights |
long and pointed
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
European bee-eater
|
| gptkbp:iceClass |
sub-Saharan Africa
|
| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
about 20 days
|
| gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for |
popular among birdwatchers
|
| gptkbp:length |
25–29 cm
|
| gptkbp:lensType |
long and pointed
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal migration
migratory species |
| gptkbp:nesting |
depends on habitat quality
burrows in sandy banks excavate tunnels |
| gptkbp:photography |
often photographed due to bright colors
|
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
can mimic other bird calls
|
| gptkbp:predators |
birds of prey
habitat loss and pesticides |
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
hierarchical within flocks
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
several recognized subspecies
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Least Concern
|
| gptkbp:territory |
defends nesting sites
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
used for communication
|
| gptkbp:weight |
50–70 g
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
often nest in colonies
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
acquired after first molt
50–60 cm |
| gptkbp:youth_development |
duller than adults
both parents feed chicks |