Huon Melidectes

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Huon Melidectes (<em>Melidectes foersteri</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Huon Melidectes (Melidectes foersteri) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Melidectes; binomial: Melidectes foersteri; authority: (Rothschild & Hartert, EJO, 1911).

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 foersteri to Huon Melidectes (Gregory 2009).

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