About the Purple-gaped Honeyeater
The purple-gaped honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to semi-arid southern Australia, where it inhabits mallee, tall heath and associated low eucalypt woodland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Lichenostomus cratitius |
| Species Codes | pughon1, PGHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-gaped Honeyeater belong to?
The Purple-gaped Honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-gaped Honeyeater?
The purple-gaped honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to semi-arid southern Australia, where it inhabits mallee, tall heath and associated low eucalypt woodland....
Where can I report a Purple-gaped Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-gaped Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pughon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
331
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