Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) – A Comprehensive Study Taxonomy & Classification Scientific Name: Merops philippinus Common Name: Blue-tailed Bee-eater Family: Meropidae (Bee-eater family) Order: Coraciiformes Genus: Merops Species: philippinus The Blue-tailed Bee-eater is a stunning, slender bird belonging to the Meropidae family, which consists of insectivorous birds known for their aerial agility and striking coloration. […]