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Gilbert's Honeyeater

Melithreptus chloropsis

Least Concern
Wingspan
15.4 cm
Weight
15.5 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 15.4 cm 6.1 in
Weight 15.5 g 0.55 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Gilbert's Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gilbert's Honeyeater endangered?
The Gilbert's Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gilbert's Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the Gilbert's Honeyeater?
The Gilbert's Honeyeater has a wingspan of 15.4 cm, weight of 15.5 g.
What order and family does the Gilbert's Honeyeater belong to?
The Gilbert's Honeyeater (Melithreptus chloropsis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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