About the Brown-headed Honeyeater
The brown-headed honeyeater is a species of passerine bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melithreptus brevirostris |
| Species Codes | brhhon1, BHHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Honeyeater belong to?
The Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Honeyeater?
The brown-headed honeyeater is a species of passerine bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation....
Where can I report a Brown-headed Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
2,063
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