Arfak Honeyeater

Arfak Honeyeater

Melipotes gymnops

Least Concern
Envergadura
20,9 cm
Peso
55,583333333333336 g
Familia
Meliphagidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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The Arfak Honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater from the Arfak Mountains of western New Guinea, weighing about 56 grams with a wingspan near 21 cm. It has bare, brightly colored facial skin typical of Melipotes honeyeaters, contrasting with its dark plumage. It forages for nectar and fruit in montane forest, often visiting flowering trees in groups.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 20,9 cm 8.2 in
Peso 55,583333333333336 g 1.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Meliphagidae (Mieleros)
Genus Melipotes
Especies Melipotes gymnops

Distribution

Arfak Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Arfak Honeyeater endangered?
The Arfak Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arfak Honeyeater?
The Arfak Honeyeater has a wingspan of 20.9 cm, weight of 55.583333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Arfak Honeyeater belong to?
The Arfak Honeyeater (Melipotes gymnops) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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