Mayr's Honeyeater
Ptiloprora mayri
The Mayr's Honeyeater (Ptiloprora mayri) is a legendary honeyeater found in 2 countries, weighing about 30 g. Mayr's honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
About the Mayr's Honeyeater
Mayr's honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. There were no confirmed sightings between 2008 and 2023 until a scientific expedition to the Cyclops Mountains in New Guinea captured images of a pair of the birds in June and July of that year.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Mayr's Honeyeater look like?
- Mayr's honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
- How big is a Mayr's Honeyeater?
- The Mayr's Honeyeater is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see a Mayr's Honeyeater?
- The Mayr's Honeyeater occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Mayr's Honeyeater?
- The Mayr's Honeyeater is most easily confused with the Leaden Honeyeater, the Yellowish-streaked Honeyeater and the Rufous-sided Honeyeater.
- Is the Mayr's Honeyeater endangered?
- The Mayr's Honeyeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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