Scaly-crowned Honeyeater
Scaly-crowned Honeyeater (<em>Sugomel lombokium</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Scaly-crowned Honeyeater (Sugomel lombokium) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Sugomel; binomial: Sugomel lombokium; authority: (Mathews, 1926).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Phylogenetic analysis demonstrates that Scaly-crowned Honeyeater is sister to Black Honeyeater rather than to other species in the genus Lichmera to which it was formerly assigned (Marki et al. 2017). Reassign to the genus Sugomel following Eaton et al. (2021). Note neuter gender. Treat as monotypic; includes fumidigula (Eaton et al. 2021; HBW/BirdLife).
