About the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
The spiny-cheeked honeyeater is the only species in the genus Acanthagenys. It is large for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimeters tall and weighing around 52 grams. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraging in large flocks.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Acanthagenys rufogularis |
| Species Codes | spchon1, SCHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater belong to?
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater?
The spiny-cheeked honeyeater is the only species in the genus Acanthagenys. It is large for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimeters tall and weighing around 52 grams. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraging in large flocks....
Where can I report a Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spchon1, or on iNaturalist.
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