Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 62 g
About the Huon Melidectes
The Huon melidectes or Huon honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in December · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Vogelkop MelidectesMelidectes leucostephesThe Vogelkop melidectes is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
Yellow-browed MelidectesMelidectes rufocrissalisThe yellow-browed melidectes, also known as the yellow-browed honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
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