European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) – A Detailed Study Taxonomy & Classification Scientific Name: Merops apiaster Common Name: European Bee-eater Family: Meropidae (Bee-eater family) Order: Coraciiformes Genus: Merops Species: apiaster The European Bee-eater is one of the most striking and colorful members of the Meropidae family, known for its migratory behavior and preference for open landscapes. […]