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Melithreptus Affinis Bruny
''Melithreptus'' is a genus of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. Its members are native to Australia. It is generally considered to contain seven species, although some authors have classified the related blue-faced honeyeater within this genus. The genus was originally defined by French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1817. William John Swainson had coined the term ''Eidopsarus'' in 1837. He named the black-headed honeyeater ''Eidopsarus affinis'' in 1839, which Gould, likely unaware, described as ''Melithreptus melanocephalus'' in 1844. It has been further subdivided into two subgenera, ''Melithreptus'' and ''Eidopsarus'' based on foraging habits. Those of the former subgenus forage for insects in foliage or canopy, congregate in larger flocks, and are found in more open dry sclerophyll forests. They also have smaller feet and a less prominent or missing nuchal bar. Members of the subgenus ''Eidopsarus'' forage by probing for insects in bark of tree trunk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-naped Honeyeater
The white-naped honeyeater (''Melithreptus lunatus'') is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia. Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds are more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmania. One of several similar species of black-headed honeyeaters in the genus '' Melithreptus'', it dwells in dry sclerophyll eucalypt woodland. Its diet consists of nectar from various flowers, and it also feeds on insects. Taxonomy The white-naped honeyeater was originally described as ''Certhia lunata'' by French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1802. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin ''luna'', meaning 'moon'; this refers to the crescent-shaped, white marking on its nape. It is a member of the genus '' Melithreptus'', with several species of similar size and (apart from the brown-headed honeyeater) black-headed appearance, in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-headed Honeyeater
The black-headed honeyeater (''Melithreptus affinis'') 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. Taxonomy The black-headed honeyeater was described in 1839 as ''Eidopsarus affinis''. John Gould described it as ''Melithreptus melanocephalus'' in 1844, likely unaware of its earlier name. Molecular studies show that the black-headed honeyeater is most closely related to the white-naped honeyeater, and that their next closest relative is Gilbert's honeyeater. All are members of the genus '' Melithreptus'', with several species of similar size and (apart from the brown-headed honeyeater) black-headed appearance, in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. The next closest relative outside the genus is the much larger, but similarly marked, blue- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bird Genera
Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates constituting the class Aves (), characterised by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a strong yet lightweight skeleton. Birds live worldwide and range in size from the bee hummingbird to the ostrich. There are about ten thousand living species, more than half of which are passerine, or "perching" birds. Birds have whose development varies according to species; the only known groups without wings are the extinct moa and elephant birds. Wings, which are modified forelimbs, gave birds the ability to fly, although further evolution has led to the loss of flight in some birds, including ratites, penguins, and diverse endemic island species. The digestive and respiratory systems of birds are also uniquely adapted for flight. Some bird species of aquatic environments, particularly seabirds and some waterbirds, have further evolved for swimming. Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birds Of Australia
Australia and its offshore islands and territories have 898 recorded bird species as of 2014. Of the recorded birds, 165 are considered vagrant or accidental visitors, of the remainder over 45% are classified as Australian endemics: found nowhere else on earth. It has been suggested that up to 10% of Australian bird species may go extinct by the year 2100 as a result of climate change. Australian species range from the tiny weebill to the huge, flightless emu. Many species of Australian birds will immediately seem familiar to visitors from the Northern Hemisphere: Australian wrens look and act much like northern wrens, and Australian robins seem to be close relatives of the northern robins. However, the majority of Australian passerines are descended from the ancestors of the crow family, and the close resemblance is misleading: the cause is not genetic relatedness but convergent evolution. For example, almost any land habitat offers a nice home for a small bird that specia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melithreptus
''Melithreptus'' is a genus of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. Its members are native to Australia. It is generally considered to contain seven species, although some authors have classified the related blue-faced honeyeater within this genus. The genus was originally defined by French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1817. William John Swainson had coined the term ''Eidopsarus'' in 1837. He named the black-headed honeyeater ''Eidopsarus affinis'' in 1839, which Gould, likely unaware, described as ''Melithreptus melanocephalus'' in 1844. It has been further subdivided into two subgenera, ''Melithreptus'' and ''Eidopsarus'' based on foraging habits. Those of the former subgenus forage for insects in foliage or canopy, congregate in larger flocks, and are found in more open dry sclerophyll forests. They also have smaller feet and a less prominent or missing nuchal bar. Members of the subgenus ''Eidopsarus'' forage by probing for insects in bark of tree trunk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strong-billed Honeyeater
The strong-billed honeyeater (''Melithreptus validirostris'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is one of two species of the genus '' Melithreptus'' endemic to Tasmania. Its natural habitat is temperate forest. Taxonomy The strong-billed honeyeater was first described by ornithologist John Gould in 1837. Its specific name is derived from the Latin words ''validus'' 'strong', and ''rostrum'' 'bill'. It is a member of the genus '' Melithreptus'', with several species of similar size and (apart from the brown-headed honeyeater) black-headed appearance, in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. Molecular markers show that the strong-billed honeyeater separated from the common ancestor of the brown-headed and black-chinned honeyeaters between 6.7 and 3.4 million years ago. The next closest relative outside the genus is the much larger, but similarly marked, blue-faced honeyeater. More recently, DNA analysis has shown honeyeaters to be related to the Pardalotidae (pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melithreptus Validirostris - Myrtle Forest
''Melithreptus'' is a genus of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. Its members are native to Australia. It is generally considered to contain seven species, although some authors have classified the related blue-faced honeyeater within this genus. The genus was originally defined by French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1817. William John Swainson had coined the term ''Eidopsarus'' in 1837. He named the black-headed honeyeater ''Eidopsarus affinis'' in 1839, which Gould, likely unaware, described as ''Melithreptus melanocephalus'' in 1844. It has been further subdivided into two subgenera, ''Melithreptus'' and ''Eidopsarus'' based on foraging habits. Those of the former subgenus forage for insects in foliage or canopy, congregate in larger flocks, and are found in more open dry sclerophyll forests. They also have smaller feet and a less prominent or missing nuchal bar. Members of the subgenus ''Eidopsarus'' forage by probing for insects in bark of tree trunk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-chinned Honeyeater
The black-chinned honeyeater (''Melithreptus gularis'') is a species of passerine bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. Two subspecies are recognised. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical dry forests. Taxonomy The black-chinned honeyeater was first described by John Gould in 1837 as ''Haematops gularis''. He also described what he called the golden-backed honeyeater (as ''Melithreptus laetior'') of northern Australia in 1875. Frederick George Waterhouse of the South Australian Museum had sent him four skins, writing of their beauty. Gould noted that it was clearly closely related to ''M. gularis'', but differed in its plumage and smaller size. Richard Schodde united them into a single species in 1975, though Hugh Ford queried this in 1986, as he felt the two forms were as distinct as the yellow-tinted and fuscous honeyeaters that had similar ranges. Schodde countered that the black-chinned and golden-backed honeyeaters shar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-chinned Honeyeater (Melithreptus Gularis)
The black-chinned honeyeater (''Melithreptus gularis'') is a species of passerine bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. Two subspecies are recognised. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical dry forests. Taxonomy The black-chinned honeyeater was first described by John Gould in 1837 as ''Haematops gularis''. He also described what he called the golden-backed honeyeater (as ''Melithreptus laetior'') of northern Australia in 1875. Frederick George Waterhouse of the South Australian Museum had sent him four skins, writing of their beauty. Gould noted that it was clearly closely related to ''M. gularis'', but differed in its plumage and smaller size. Richard Schodde united them into a single species in 1975, though Hugh Ford queried this in 1986, as he felt the two forms were as distinct as the yellow-tinted and fuscous honeyeaters that had similar ranges. Schodde countered that the black-chinned and golden-backed honeyeaters shar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brown-headed Honeyeater
The brown-headed honeyeater (''Melithreptus brevirostris'') is a species of passerine bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. Taxonomy The brown-headed honeyeater was first described by Vigors & Horsfield in 1827. Its species name is derived from the Latin terms ''brevis'' 'short', and ''rostrum'' 'beak'. Five subspecies have been described. The race ''magnirostris'' from Kangaroo Island has a noticeably larger bill. It is a member of the genus '' Melithreptus'', with several species of similar size and all black-headed, apart from this species, in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. Molecular markers show the brown-headed honeyeater is most closely related to the black-chinned honeyeater, with the strong-billed honeyeater an earlier offshoot between 6.7 and 3.4 million years ago. Description A small honeyeater ranging from 13 to 15 cm (5.2–6 in) in length, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melithreptus Brevirostris -Strangways, Victoria, Australia-8
''Melithreptus'' is a genus of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. Its members are native to Australia. It is generally considered to contain seven species, although some authors have classified the related blue-faced honeyeater within this genus. The genus was originally defined by French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1817. William John Swainson had coined the term ''Eidopsarus'' in 1837. He named the black-headed honeyeater ''Eidopsarus affinis'' in 1839, which Gould, likely unaware, described as ''Melithreptus melanocephalus'' in 1844. It has been further subdivided into two subgenera, ''Melithreptus'' and ''Eidopsarus'' based on foraging habits. Those of the former subgenus forage for insects in foliage or canopy, congregate in larger flocks, and are found in more open dry sclerophyll forests. They also have smaller feet and a less prominent or missing nuchal bar. Members of the subgenus ''Eidopsarus'' forage by probing for insects in bark of tree trunk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-throated Honeyeater
The white-throated honeyeater (''Melithreptus albogularis'') is a bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to New Guinea and eastern and northern Australia. It is long, olive-green above and white below, with a black head, a white or pale blue patch over the eye, and a white stripe across the nape. Taxonomy John Gould described the white-throated honeyeater in 1848. Its species name comes from the Latin words ''albus'' 'white', and ''gula'' 'throat'." English naturalist Charles Walter De Vis described ''Melithreptus vinitinctus'' from a specimen collected by K. Broadbent in the Kimberley in 1884. This was later synonymized with ''M. albogularis''. Traditionally, two subspecies have been recognised: subspecies ''albogularis'' from northwestern Australia, the Northern Territory and Cape York, and subspecies ''inopinatus'' from central and southeastern Queensland. However, genetic work published in 2010 surprisingly found that the Carpentarian Barrier (south of the Gulf o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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