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Black-headed Honeyeater

Melithreptus affinis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
15,6 cm
الوزن
15,383333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Meliphagidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The Black-headed Honeyeater is a small, energetic honeyeater endemic to Tasmania, Australia, with a glossy black head, white nape band, and olive-brown upperparts. It inhabits dry and wet sclerophyll forests and woodlands, especially those dominated by eucalypts. It feeds on nectar, insects, and honeydew from lerp psyllids, often foraging in the outer foliage of eucalyptus trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 15,6 cm 6.1 in
الوزن 15,383333333333333 g 0.54 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-21 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Melithreptus
الأنواع Melithreptus affinis

Distribution

Black-headed Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black-headed Honeyeater endangered?
The Black-headed Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-21 days.
How big is the Black-headed Honeyeater?
The Black-headed Honeyeater has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 15.383333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Honeyeater belong to?
The Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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