About the Yellow-spotted Honeyeater
The yellow-spotted honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is also known as the lesser lewin. The bird is endemic to northern Queensland. The bird's common name refers to the yellow patch that members of the species have behind their eyes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Meliphaga notata |
| Species Codes | yeshon1, YSHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-spotted Honeyeater belong to?
The Yellow-spotted Honeyeater (Meliphaga notata) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-spotted Honeyeater?
The yellow-spotted honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is also known as the lesser lewin. The bird is endemic to northern Queensland. The bird's common name refers to the yellow patch that members of the species have behind their eyes....
Where can I report a Yellow-spotted Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-spotted Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeshon1, or on iNaturalist.
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