About the Pygmy Heleia
The pygmy heleia, also known as the Bornean ibon, pygmy ibon, and pygmy white-eye, is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Heleia squamifrons |
| Species Codes | pyweye1, PWEY, PYWE, PYHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pygmy Heleia belong to?
The Pygmy Heleia (Heleia squamifrons) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pygmy Heleia?
The pygmy heleia, also known as the Bornean ibon, pygmy ibon, and pygmy white-eye, is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae....
Where can I report a Pygmy Heleia sighting?
You can log sightings of Pygmy Heleia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pyweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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