About the White-eared Honeyeater
The white-eared honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater found in Australia. It is a member of the family Meliphagidae which has 190 recognised species with about half of them found in Australia. This makes them members of the most diverse family of birds in Australia. White-eared honeyeaters are easily identifiable by their olive-green body, black head and white ear-patch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Nesoptilotis leucotis |
| Species Codes | whehon1, WEHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eared Honeyeater belong to?
The White-eared Honeyeater (Nesoptilotis leucotis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-eared Honeyeater?
The white-eared honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater found in Australia. It is a member of the family Meliphagidae which has 190 recognised species with about half of them found in Australia. This makes them members of the most diverse family of birds in Australia. White-eared honeyeaters are eas...
Where can I report a White-eared Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eared Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whehon1, or on iNaturalist.
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