Biology:Conopophila

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Conopophila
Conopophila albogularis 3.jpg
Rufous-banded honeyeater (Conopophila albogularis)
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Meliphagidae
Genus: Conopophila
Reichenbach, 1852
Type species
Entomophila albogularis[1]
Gould, 1843

Conopophila is a genus of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It contains the following species:[2]

Image Scientific name Common name Distribution
Rufous Banded Honeyeater on Lotus Stem - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia.jpg Conopophila albogularis Rufous-banded honeyeater New Guinea and northern Australia.
Conopophila rufogularis - Rufous-throated Honeyeater.jpg Conopophila rufogularis Rufous-throated honeyeater northern Australia.
Conopophila whitei Grey honeyeater central Australia.

The name is derived from the Greek word for gnat, conops, thus a lover of gnats.[3]

Rufous-banded honeyeater on lotus stem - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia

thumb|Rufous-banded honeyeater with insect - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia

Rufous-banded honeyeater in black wattle - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia

References

  1. "Melaphagidae". The Trust for Avian Systematics. https://www.aviansystematics.org/4th-edition-checklist?viewfamilies=119. 
  2. "ITIS Report: Conopophila". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=557565. Retrieved 21 May 2010. 
  3. Cayley, Neville W. (2011). Lindsey, Terence R.. ed. What bird is that?: a completely revised and updated edition of the classic Australian ornithological work (Signature ed.). Walsh Bay, N.S.W.: Australia's Heritage Publishing. p. 284. ISBN 978-0-9870701-0-4. 

Wikidata ☰ Q868786 entry