Cinnamon-browed Melidectes

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Cinnamon-browed Melidectes (<em>Melidectes ochromelas</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Cinnamon-browed Melidectes (Melidectes ochromelas) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Melidectes; binomial: Melidectes ochromelas; authority: (Meyer, AB, 1874).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Melidectes ochromelas to Cinnamon-browed Melidectes (Gregory 2009). Includes batesi and lucifer; treat as monotypic (Beehler & Pratt 2016).

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