Plain Honeyeater

Pycnopygius ixoides

Honeyeaters · Passeriformes · Rare

The Plain Honeyeater (Pycnopygius ixoides) is a rare honeyeater found in 2 countries, weighing about 28 g. The plain honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.

Least ConcernRareEats fruitforest28 g

About the Plain Honeyeater

The plain honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Plain Honeyeater look like?
The plain honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
How big is a Plain Honeyeater?
The Plain Honeyeater is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
Where can you see a Plain Honeyeater?
The Plain Honeyeater occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
What birds look similar to a Plain Honeyeater?
The Plain Honeyeater is most easily confused with the Marbled Honeyeater and the Streak-headed Honeyeater.
Is the Plain Honeyeater endangered?
The Plain Honeyeater is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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