About the Bridled Honeyeater
The bridled honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae with distinctive rein-like markings on its face that is endemic to northeastern Queensland. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist upland forests and subtropical or tropical rainforests, usually above 300 meters. In winter, it descends to lower forests including mangroves, and can sometimes be seen in more open habitats.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Bolemoreus frenatus |
| Species Codes | brihon1, BRHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bridled Honeyeater belong to?
The Bridled Honeyeater (Bolemoreus frenatus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bridled Honeyeater?
The bridled honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae with distinctive rein-like markings on its face that is endemic to northeastern Queensland. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist upland forests and subtropical or tropical rainforests, usually above 300 meters. In winter,...
Where can I report a Bridled Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Bridled Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brihon1, or on iNaturalist.
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