Belford's Melidectes
Melidectes belfordi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melidectes-belfordi"></birdfyi-bird>The Belford's Melidectes (Melidectes belfordi) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.5 cm and a weight of 67.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Poids | 67,8 g | 2.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) |
| Genus | Melidectes |
| Espèces | Melidectes belfordi |
Distribution
Belford's Melidectes has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Meliphagidae family