About the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater
The yellow-tufted honeyeater is a passerine bird found in the south-east ranges of Australia. A predominantly black and yellow honeyeater, it is split into four subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Lichenostomus melanops |
| Species Codes | yethon3, YTHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater belong to?
The Yellow-tufted Honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater?
The yellow-tufted honeyeater is a passerine bird found in the south-east ranges of Australia. A predominantly black and yellow honeyeater, it is split into four subspecies....
Where can I report a Yellow-tufted Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-tufted Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yethon3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
1,628
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