Arfak Honeyeater
NameArfak Honeyeater
Common NameArfak Honeyeater
Scientific NameMelidectes leucostephes
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsDark grey to blackish body plumage with prominent bright yellow bare skin around the eye and extending to the ear-coverts. The breast and flanks show distinct white scaling or spotting, while the wings and tail are olive-brown. Undertail coverts have a yellowish wash.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of loud, ringing, and chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Arfak Mountains of the Bird's Head Peninsula in West Papua, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow bare skin around eyes and ear-coverts, Dark body with white scaling on underparts, Olive-brown wings and tail, Found in montane forests of the Arfak Mountains
Description
The Arfak Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird characterized by its striking bright yellow bare skin around the eyes and ear-coverts. Its dark body plumage is adorned with white scaling on the underparts, making it distinctive within its montane forest habitat.
