Spangled Honeyeater

Melipotes ater
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
spahon1, SPHO

About the Spangled Honeyeater

The Spangled Honeyeater (Melipotes ater) 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 spahon1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyHoneyeaters (Meliphagidae)
SpeciesMelipotes ater
Species Codesspahon1, SPHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Spangled Honeyeater belong to?

The Spangled Honeyeater (Melipotes ater) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Spangled Honeyeater?

The Spangled 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 Spangled Honeyeater sighting?

You can log sightings of Spangled Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spahon1, or on iNaturalist.