About the Chatham Islands Bellbird
The Chatham Islands bellbird or kōmako is an extinct species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was endemic to the Chatham Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Anthornis melanocephala |
| Species Codes | chibel1, CIBE |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Bellbird belong to?
The Chatham Islands Bellbird (Anthornis melanocephala) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Bellbird?
The Chatham Islands bellbird or kōmako is an extinct species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was endemic to the Chatham Islands....
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Bellbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Bellbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chibel1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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