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Belford's Melidectes
Melidectes belfordi
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Least Concern
Envergure
27,5 cm
Poids
67,8 g
Famille
Meliphagidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Belford's Melidectes endangered?
The Belford's Melidectes has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Belford's Melidectes nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Belford's Melidectes?
The Belford's Melidectes has a wingspan of 27.5 cm, weight of 67.8 g.
What order and family does the Belford's Melidectes belong to?
The Belford's Melidectes (Melidectes belfordi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.
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