Rufous-backed Honeyeater
Ptiloprora guisei
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The rufous-backed honeyeater (Ptiloprora guisei) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
It is endemic to Papua New Guinea.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane eastern New Guinea, from the eastern ranges to the Huon and southeastern peninsulas.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-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.
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