Streak-headed Honeyeater
Pycnopygius stictocephalus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The streak-headed honeyeater (Pycnopygius stictocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of New Guinea, including Salawati (Raja Ampat Islands, off western New Guinea), and Aru Islands (off southwestern New Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Streak-headed 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.
