Black-headed Honeyeater
Melithreptus affinis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
The black-headed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is one of two members of the genus Melithreptus endemic to Tasmania. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. Despite its name, the black-headed honeyeater eats predominantly insects.
Fun Fact
Its natural habitats are temperate forest and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Tasmania as well as King Island and the Furneaux Group, where it inhabits wet and dry sclerophyll forests, as well as scrub and heathland, and subalpine habitats to an altitude of 1200 m (4000 ft).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance