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Barred Honeyeater

Gliciphila undulata

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.4 cm
Weight
16.0 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Barred Honeyeater is a small honeyeater of the family Meliphagidae endemic to New Caledonia, found in forests and scrub across the island. Weighing about 16g with a wingspan of 17.4cm, it has finely barred brown-and-white plumage. It feeds on nectar and small insects, moving through forest canopy and scrub vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.4 cm 6.9 in
Weight 16.0 g 0.56 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Gliciphila
Species Gliciphila undulata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Barred Honeyeater endangered?
The Barred Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Barred Honeyeater?
The Barred Honeyeater has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 16.0 g.
What order and family does the Barred Honeyeater belong to?
The Barred Honeyeater (Gliciphila undulata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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