About the Huon Melidectes
The Huon melidectes or Huon honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melidectes foersteri |
| Species Codes | huomel1, HUME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Huon Melidectes belong to?
The Huon Melidectes (Melidectes foersteri) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Huon Melidectes?
The Huon melidectes or Huon honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Huon Melidectes sighting?
You can log sightings of Huon Melidectes on eBird (ebird.org) using species code huomel1, or on iNaturalist.
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