About the Brown-backed Honeyeater
The brown-backed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Ramsayornis modestus |
| Species Codes | brbhon1, BBHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-backed Honeyeater belong to?
The Brown-backed Honeyeater (Ramsayornis modestus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-backed Honeyeater?
The brown-backed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Brown-backed Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-backed Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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