About the Sooty Honeyeater
The Sooty Honeyeater (Melionyx fuscus) is a species of bird in the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 195 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code soomel1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melionyx fuscus |
| Species Codes | soomel1, SOHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Honeyeater belong to?
The Sooty Honeyeater (Melionyx fuscus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Honeyeater?
The Sooty Honeyeater is a member of the Honeyeaters family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Sooty Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soomel1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Honeyeaters 195 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
8
iNat Observations
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