Overview
The green-backed honeyeater (Glycichaera fallax) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is monotypic within the genus Glycichaera.
It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and northern Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Green-backed honeyeater
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
