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Chatham Islands Bellbird
Anthornis melanocephala
Chatham Islands Bellbird (Anthornis melanocephala) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Chatham Islands Bellbird (Anthornis melanocephala) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Anthornis
- Species melanocephala
Quick facts
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Chatham Islands Bellbird (Anthornis melanocephala) is a species of bird in the Meliphagidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Chatham Is. (e of South I., New Zealand).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Chatham Islands Bellbird live?
The Chatham Islands Bellbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Chatham Is. (e of South I., New Zealand).
What family does the Chatham Islands Bellbird belong to?
The Chatham Islands Bellbird (Anthornis melanocephala) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Chatham Islands Bellbird endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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