Belford's Melidectes
Melidectes belfordi
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
Belford's melidectes, also known as Belford's honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Fun Fact
Its common name and Latin binomial commemorate George Belford, the son of a Samoan chief, who collected natural history specimens for Sir William McGregor, the Lieutenant Governor of British New Guinea in the late nineteenth century.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance