About the White-plumed Honeyeater
The white-plumed honeyeater is a small passerine bird endemic to Australia. White-plumed honeyeaters are common around water and are often seen in backyards and suburbs with vegetation cover.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Ptilotula penicillata |
| Species Codes | whphon1, WPHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-plumed Honeyeater belong to?
The White-plumed Honeyeater (Ptilotula penicillata) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-plumed Honeyeater?
The white-plumed honeyeater is a small passerine bird endemic to Australia. White-plumed honeyeaters are common around water and are often seen in backyards and suburbs with vegetation cover....
Where can I report a White-plumed Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of White-plumed Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whphon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
8,438
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