About the White-tufted Honeyeater
The scaly-breasted honeyeater, also known as the white-tufted honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the southern Moluccas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Lichmera squamata |
| Species Codes | whthon2, SBHO, WTHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tufted Honeyeater belong to?
The White-tufted Honeyeater (Lichmera squamata) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tufted Honeyeater?
The scaly-breasted honeyeater, also known as the white-tufted honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the southern Moluccas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests...
Where can I report a White-tufted Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tufted Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whthon2, or on iNaturalist.
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