''Ptiloprora'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of birds in the honeyeater family
Meliphagidae
The honeyeaters are a large and diverse family, Meliphagidae, of small to medium-sized birds. The family includes the Australian chats, myzomelas, friarbirds, wattlebirds, miners and melidectes. They are most common in Australia and New Guinea ...
that are endemic to New Guinea.
The genus contains six species:
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Leaden honeyeater (''Ptiloprora plumbea'')
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Yellowish-streaked honeyeater (''Ptiloprora meekiana'')
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Rufous-sided honeyeater (''Ptiloprora erythropleura'')
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Rufous-backed honeyeater (''Ptiloprora guisei'')
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Mayr's honeyeater (''Ptiloprora mayri'')
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Grey-streaked honeyeater (''Ptiloprora perstriata'')
References
Bird genera
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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