About the Sooty Honeyeater
The sooty 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Melionyx fuscus |
| Species Codes | soomel1, SOHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Honeyeater belong to?
The Sooty Honeyeater (Melionyx fuscus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Honeyeater?
The sooty 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 Sooty Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soomel1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
8
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