Long-bearded Honeyeater
Melionyx princeps
Long-bearded Honeyeater (Melionyx princeps) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Long-bearded Honeyeater (Melionyx princeps) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Melionyx
- Species princeps
Quick facts
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Long-bearded Honeyeater (Melionyx princeps) is a species of bird in the Meliphagidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU high montane ec New Guinea.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Long-bearded Honeyeater live?
The Long-bearded Honeyeater is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU high montane ec New Guinea.
What family does the Long-bearded Honeyeater belong to?
The Long-bearded Honeyeater (Melionyx princeps) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Long-bearded Honeyeater endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Conservation
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