Makira Honeyeater

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Makira Honeyeater (<em>Meliarchus sclateri</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Makira Honeyeater (Meliarchus sclateri) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Meliarchus; binomial: Meliarchus sclateri; authority: (Gray, GR, 1870).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Meliarchus sclateri from Graceless Honeyeater to Makira Honeyeater (Dutson et al. 2010).

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