About the Ornate Melidectes
The ornate melidectes or ornate honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melidectes torquatus |
| Species Codes | ornmel1, ORME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ornate Melidectes belong to?
The Ornate Melidectes (Melidectes torquatus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ornate Melidectes?
The ornate melidectes or ornate honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Ornate Melidectes sighting?
You can log sightings of Ornate Melidectes on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ornmel1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
52
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