About the Pygmy Longbill
The pygmy longbill or pygmy honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is one of the two species in the genus Oedistoma, which also includes the spectacled longbill. It is found in New Guinea and adjacent islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Berrypeckers and Longbills (Melanocharitidae) |
| Species | Oedistoma pygmaeum |
| Species Codes | pyghon1, PYLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pygmy Longbill belong to?
The Pygmy Longbill (Oedistoma pygmaeum) belongs to the Berrypeckers and Longbills family (Melanocharitidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pygmy Longbill?
The pygmy longbill or pygmy honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is one of the two species in the genus Oedistoma, which also includes the spectacled longbill. It is found in New Guinea and adjacent islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest an...
Where can I report a Pygmy Longbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Pygmy Longbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pyghon1, or on iNaturalist.
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