About the White-naped Honeyeater
The white-naped honeyeater is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia. Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds are more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmania. One of several similar species of black-headed honeyeaters in the genus Melithreptus, it dwells in dry sclerophyll eucalypt woodland. Its diet consists of nectar from various flowers, and it also feeds on insects.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melithreptus lunatus |
| Species Codes | whnhon2, WNHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Honeyeater belong to?
The White-naped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-naped Honeyeater?
The white-naped honeyeater is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia. Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds are more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmani...
Where can I report a White-naped Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnhon2, or on iNaturalist.
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