Olive Honeyeater vs Belford's Melidectes
Lichmera argentauris compared with Melidectes belfordi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Olive Honeyeater | Belford's Melidectes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lichmera argentauris | Melidectes belfordi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Meliphagidae | Meliphagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) | 67.8 g (2.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Olive Honeyeater
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.