Yellow-browed Melidectes
Melidectes rufocrissalis
The Yellow-browed Melidectes (Melidectes rufocrissalis) is a rare honeyeater found in 2 countries, weighing about 72 g. The yellow-browed melidectes, also known as the yellow-browed honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
About the Yellow-browed Melidectes
The yellow-browed melidectes, also known as the yellow-browed honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found mainly in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Indonesia.
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.
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Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-browed Melidectes look like?
- The yellow-browed melidectes, also known as the yellow-browed honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
- How big is a Yellow-browed Melidectes?
- The Yellow-browed Melidectes is a medium sized bird weighing about 72 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-browed Melidectes?
- The Yellow-browed Melidectes occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-browed Melidectes?
- The Yellow-browed Melidectes is most easily confused with the Ornate Melidectes, the Vogelkop Melidectes and the Cinnamon-browed Melidectes.
- Is the Yellow-browed Melidectes endangered?
- The Yellow-browed Melidectes is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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