About the Green-backed Honeyeater
The green-backed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is monotypic within the genus Glycichaera. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Glycichaera fallax |
| Species Codes | grbhon1, GBHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Honeyeater belong to?
The Green-backed Honeyeater (Glycichaera fallax) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-backed Honeyeater?
The green-backed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is monotypic within the genus Glycichaera. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Green-backed Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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