Mao vs Belford's Melidectes
Gymnomyza samoensis compared with Melidectes belfordi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mao | Belford's Melidectes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnomyza samoensis | Melidectes belfordi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Meliphagidae | Meliphagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) | 67.8 g (2.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Mao
Least Concern
Belford's Melidectes
About These Birds
Belford's Melidectes
Belford's Melidectes is a large honeyeater of montane forests in the highlands of New Guinea, from the Arfak Mountains to Papua New Guinea. It has brown plumage with a yellow facial wattle and a long, decurved bill adapted for extracting nectar from forest flowers. It also feeds on fruit and insects in the forest mid-story.