Ramsayornis
| Ramsayornis | |
|---|---|
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| Bar-breasted honeyeater (Ramsayornis fasciatus) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Meliphagidae |
| Genus: | Ramsayornis Mathews, 1912 |
Ramsayornis is a genus of bird in the Meliphagidae family.[1] It can be found from Northern Australia to New Guinea. This genus of bird is characterized by the small size, pale ventral plumage with incomplete barring, and unmarked white throat and undertail.[2] It contains the following species:[3]
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
_from_rear.jpg) | Ramsayornis fasciatus | Bar-breasted honeyeater | northern Australia |
 | Ramsayornis modestus | Brown-backed honeyeater | New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula |
References
- ↑ "Details : Ramsayornis - BirdGuides". www.birdguides.com. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ↑ Beehler, Bruce M.; Pratt, Thane K. (2016-03-29). Birds of New Guinea: Distribution, Taxonomy, and Systematics. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9781400880713.
- ↑ Gray, Jeannie; Fraser, Ian (2013-05-15). Australian Bird Names: A Complete Guide. Csiro Publishing. ISBN 9780643104716.
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