About the Mindanao Heleia
The Mindanao heleia, also known as the black-masked white-eye and the Mindanao white-eye, is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. The specific epithet honours British zoological collector Walter Goodfellow. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the tropical moist montane forests of Mindanao.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Heleia goodfellowi |
| Species Codes | minwhe1, MIHE, MIWE, MWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Heleia belong to?
The Mindanao Heleia (Heleia goodfellowi) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mindanao Heleia?
The Mindanao heleia, also known as the black-masked white-eye and the Mindanao white-eye, is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. The specific epithet honours British zoological collector Walter Goodfellow. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the tropical moist montane ...
Where can I report a Mindanao Heleia sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Heleia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code minwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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