About the Spectacled Longbill
The spectacled longbill, also known as dwarf longbill, plumed longbill or dwarf honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Berrypeckers and Longbills (Melanocharitidae) |
| Species | Oedistoma iliolophus |
| Species Codes | dwahon2, SPLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spectacled Longbill belong to?
The Spectacled Longbill (Oedistoma iliolophus) belongs to the Berrypeckers and Longbills family (Melanocharitidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spectacled Longbill?
The spectacled longbill, also known as dwarf longbill, plumed longbill or dwarf honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tr...
Where can I report a Spectacled Longbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Spectacled Longbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dwahon2, or on iNaturalist.
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