About the Kimberley Honeyeater
The Kimberley honeyeater is a bird in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It was formerly lumped with the white-lined honeyeater but, based on a genetic analysis, it is now considered a separate species. Articles published in 2014 and 2015 provided evidence that the Kimberley and white-lined honeyeaters differ not only genetically, but also in song and foraging ecology. The specific epithet honours the Australian chemist and ornithologist Dr Julian Ralph Ford (1932-1987).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Meliphaga fordiana |
| Species Codes | kimhon1, KIHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kimberley Honeyeater belong to?
The Kimberley Honeyeater (Meliphaga fordiana) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kimberley Honeyeater?
The Kimberley honeyeater is a bird in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It was formerly lumped with the white-lined honeyeater but, based on a genetic analysis, it is now considered a separate species. Articles published in 2014 and 2015 provided evidence that the Kimberley and white-lined honeye...
Where can I report a Kimberley Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Kimberley Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kimhon1, or on iNaturalist.
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