About the Mayr's Honeyeater
Mayr's honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. There were no confirmed sightings between 2008 and 2023 until a scientific expedition to the Cyclops Mountains in New Guinea captured images of a pair of the birds in June and July of that year.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Ptiloprora mayri |
| Species Codes | mayhon1, MAHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mayr's Honeyeater belong to?
The Mayr's Honeyeater (Ptiloprora mayri) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mayr's Honeyeater?
Mayr's honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. There were no confirmed sightings between 2008 and 2023 until a scientific expedition to the Cyclops Mountains in New Guinea captured im...
Where can I report a Mayr's Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Mayr's Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mayhon1, or on iNaturalist.