About the Short-billed Honeycreeper
The Short-billed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes nitidus) is a species of bird in the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 389 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code shbhon2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Cyanerpes nitidus |
| Species Codes | shbhon2, SBHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-billed Honeycreeper belong to?
The Short-billed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes nitidus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-billed Honeycreeper?
The Short-billed Honeycreeper is a member of the Tanagers and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Short-billed Honeycreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-billed Honeycreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbhon2, or on iNaturalist.