About the Orange-cheeked Honeyeater
The orange-cheeked honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was formerly the only species placed in the genus Oreornis. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Meliphaga chrysogenys |
| Species Codes | orchon1, OCHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-cheeked Honeyeater belong to?
The Orange-cheeked Honeyeater (Meliphaga chrysogenys) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-cheeked Honeyeater?
The orange-cheeked honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was formerly the only species placed in the genus Oreornis. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Orange-cheeked Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-cheeked Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orchon1, or on iNaturalist.
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