About the Banded Honeyeater
The banded honeyeater is a species of honeyeater in the family Meliphagidae with a characteristic narrow black band across its white underparts. It is endemic to tropical northern Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Cissomela pectoralis |
| Species Codes | banhon1, BAHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Honeyeater belong to?
The Banded Honeyeater (Cissomela pectoralis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Banded Honeyeater?
The banded honeyeater is a species of honeyeater in the family Meliphagidae with a characteristic narrow black band across its white underparts. It is endemic to tropical northern Australia....
Where can I report a Banded Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
448
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