Grey-fronted Honeyeater
Ptilotula plumula
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
The grey-fronted honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. The grey-fronted honeyeater was originally described in 1841 by English ornithologist John Gould as Lichenostomus plumulus. It was moved to the genus Ptilotula after a molecular phylogenetic analysis, published in 2011, showed that Lichenostomus was polyphyletic.
Fun Fact
The grey-fronted honeyeater was originally described in 1841 by English ornithologist John Gould as Lichenostomus plumulus.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Australia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance