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This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup><br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup><br /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:21, 1 October 2024
Alternative names: Bismarck Melidectes, Gilliard's Honeyeater; Gilliard's Honeyeater; Gilliard's Melidectes; New Britain Honeyeater - but this name may also refer to Black-bellied Myzomela
- Vosea whitemanensis
Melidectes whitemanensis
Identification
22.5 cm
- Drab-coloured
- Yellowy-olive wing patch
- Narrow area of bare skin behind the eye
- Long curved bill (around 1.5 times the length of head)
Sexes alike, females are slightly smaller. Juveniles undescribed.
Distribution
Endemic to New Britain in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea.
A locally common restricted-range species. However, loss of forest habitat is a serious threat to this species.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.[1]
Formerly placed in genus Melidectes.
Habitat
Lowland moist forests between 1,200 and 1,800 m.
Behaviour
A highly active species, never stays longer than a few seconds in one spot.
Diet
Feeds on nectar and arthropods. Forages in middle and upper levels of forest.
Usually seen singly, sometimes in groups at flowering trees or with other species like New Britain Friarbird.
Breeding
No information on breeding.
References
- Clements, J. F., P. C. Rasmussen, T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, A. Spencer, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2023. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2023. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F, D Donsker, and P Rasmussen (Eds). 2024. IOC World Bird List (v 14.2). Doi 10.14344/IOC.ML.14.2. http://www.worldbirdnames.org/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2008. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 13: Penduline-tits to Shrikes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553453
- BirdLife International
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Bismarck Honeyeater. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 15 January 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bismarck_Honeyeater
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.1
