Regent Honeyeater

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Regent Honeyeater (<em>Anthochaera phrygia</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anthochaera; binomial: Anthochaera phrygia; authority: (Shaw, 1794).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move Regent Honeyeater from Xanthomyza to Anthochaera (Driskell & Christidis 2004; Higgins et al. 2008; Christidis & Boles 2008).

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