Honeyeaters of Indonesia
72 honeyeaters recorded in Indonesia on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
72 honeyeaters have been recorded in Indonesia on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Meliphagidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Honeyeaters of Indonesia to know first
Alor MyzomelaMyzomela prawiradilagae
Arfak HoneyeaterMelipotes gymnops
Banda MyzomelaMyzomela boiei
Belford’s MelidectesMelidectes belfordi
Biak MyzomelaMyzomela rubrobrunnea
Black-breasted MyzomelaMyzomela vulnerata
Black-throated HoneyeaterCaligavis subfrenata
Blue-faced HoneyeaterEntomyzon cyanotis
Brown HoneyeaterLichmera indistincta
Brown-backed HoneyeaterRamsayornis modestus
Buru FriarbirdPhilemon moluccensis
Buru HoneyeaterLichmera deningeri
Cinnamon-browed MelidectesMelidectes ochromelas
Common Smoky HoneyeaterMelipotes fumigatus
Dark-eared MyzaMyza celebensis
Drab MyzomelaMyzomela blasii
Dusky MyzomelaMyzomela obscura
Flame-eared HoneyeaterLichmera flavicans
The full list — 72 honeyeaters of Indonesia in our library
- Alor Myzomela
- Arfak Honeyeater
- Bacan Myzomela
- Banda Myzomela
- Belford’s Melidectes
- Biak Myzomela
- Black-breasted Myzomela
- Black-necklaced Honeyeater
- Black-throated Honeyeater
- Blue-faced Honeyeater
- Brown Honeyeater
- Brown-backed Honeyeater
- Buru Friarbird
- Buru Honeyeater
- Cinnamon-browed Melidectes
- Common Smoky Honeyeater
- Dark-eared Myza
- Drab Myzomela
- Dusky Myzomela
- Flame-eared Honeyeater
- Green-backed Honeyeater
- Grey Friarbird
- Grey-streaked Honeyeater
- Helmeted Friarbird
- Leaden Honeyeater
- Little Friarbird
- Long-billed Honeyeater
- MacGregor’s Honeyeater
- Marbled Honeyeater
- Mayr’s Honeyeater
- Meyer’s Friarbird
- Moluccan Myzomela
- Morotai Friarbird
- Mountain Myzomela
- Noisy Friarbird
- Obscure Honeyeater
- Olive Honeyeater
- Olive Straightbill
- Ornate Melidectes
- Papuan Black Myzomela
- Plain Honeyeater
- Puff-backed Honeyeater
- Red Myzomela
- Red-collared Myzomela
- Red-headed Myzomela
- Red-tinged Myzomela
- Rote Myzomela
- Ruby-throated Myzomela
- Rufous-banded Honeyeater
- Rufous-sided Honeyeater
- Scaly-breasted Honeyeater
- Seram Friarbird
- Seram Honeyeater
- Short-bearded Honeyeater
- Sooty Honeyeater
- Spotted Honeyeater
- Streak-headed Honeyeater
- Sulawesi Myzomela
- Sumba Myzomela
- Taliabu Myzomela
- Tanimbar Friarbird
- Tawny Straightbill
- Tawny-breasted Honeyeater
- Timor Friarbird
- Varied Honeyeater
- Vogelkop Melidectes
- Wakolo Myzomela
- Wetar Myzomela
- White-eared Myza
- White-streaked Friarbird
- White-throated Honeyeater
- Yellowish-streaked Honeyeater
Keep exploring
- Birds of Indonesia
- Pigeons & Doves of Indonesia (109 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Indonesia (84 species)
- Old World Flycatchers & Chats of Indonesia (80 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Indonesia (59 species)
- Cuckoos of Indonesia (57 species)
- Owls of Indonesia (54 species)
- Kingfishers of Indonesia (52 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Indonesia (45 species)
- Bulbuls of Indonesia (39 species)
- White-eyes of Indonesia (39 species)
- Starlings & Mynas of Indonesia (37 species)
- Waxbills & Munias of Indonesia (32 species)
- Birds-of-paradise of Indonesia (30 species)
- Sunbirds of Indonesia (30 species)
- Fantails of Indonesia (29 species)
- Pheasants, Grouse & Allies of Indonesia (29 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Indonesia (29 species)
- Woodpeckers of Indonesia (27 species)
- Australasian Robins of Indonesia (26 species)
- Thrushes of Indonesia (25 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Indonesia (24 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Indonesia (22 species)
- Old World Orioles of Indonesia (22 species)
- Swifts of Indonesia (22 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Indonesia (21 species)
- Crows, Jays & Magpies of Indonesia (19 species)
- Plovers of Indonesia (18 species)
Honeyeaters in other regions
- Honeyeaters of Australia (72 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many honeyeaters are found in Indonesia?
72 honeyeaters that we profile appear on Indonesia's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these honeyeaters really found there?
Yes — each one is on Indonesia's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these honeyeaters belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see honeyeaters in Indonesia right now?
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