About the Rufous-sided Honeyeater
The rufous-sided honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. There are currently 2 recognized subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Ptiloprora erythropleura |
| Species Codes | rushon1, RSHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-sided Honeyeater belong to?
The Rufous-sided Honeyeater (Ptiloprora erythropleura) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-sided Honeyeater?
The rufous-sided honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. There are currently 2 recognized subspecies....
Where can I report a Rufous-sided Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-sided Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rushon1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
15
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