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Macleay's Honeyeater

Xanthotis macleayanus

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

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.4 cm 6.9 in
Weight 31.375 g 1.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Macleay's Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Macleay's Honeyeater endangered?
The Macleay's Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Macleay's Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Macleay's Honeyeater?
The Macleay's Honeyeater has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 31.375 g.
What order and family does the Macleay's Honeyeater belong to?
The Macleay's Honeyeater (Xanthotis macleayanus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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