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Puff-backed Honeyeater
Meliphaga aruensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.4 cm
Weight
25.375 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Puff-backed Honeyeater (Meliphaga aruensis) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.4 cm and a weight of 25.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Weight | 25.375 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) |
| Genus | Meliphaga |
| Species | Meliphaga aruensis |
Distribution
Puff-backed Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Puff-backed Honeyeater endangered?
The Puff-backed Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Puff-backed Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Puff-backed Honeyeater?
The Puff-backed Honeyeater has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 25.375 g.
What order and family does the Puff-backed Honeyeater belong to?
The Puff-backed Honeyeater (Meliphaga aruensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.
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