Black-throated Honeyeater
Caligavis subfrenata
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
The black-throated 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 forest.
Fun Fact
The black-throated honeyeater was originally described in 1876 as Lichenostomus subfrenatus, but was moved to Caligavis after a molecular phylogenetic analysis published in 2011 showed that Lichenostomus was polyphyletic.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance