Pygmy Longbill
Oedistoma pygmaeum
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Longbills and Berrypeckers (Melanocharitidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The pygmy longbill or pygmy honeyeater (Oedistoma pygmaeum) is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is one of the two species in the genus Oedistoma, which also includes the spectacled longbill. It is found in New Guinea and adjacent islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pygmy longbill
- 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.
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