About the Black-headed Honeyeater
The black-headed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is one of two members of the genus Melithreptus endemic to Tasmania. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. Despite its name, the black-headed honeyeater eats predominantly insects.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melithreptus affinis |
| Species Codes | blhhon1, BHHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Honeyeater belong to?
The Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Honeyeater?
The black-headed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is one of two members of the genus Melithreptus endemic to Tasmania. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. Despite its name, the black-headed honeyeater eats predominantly i...
Where can I report a Black-headed Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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