Purple-gaped honeyeater
The purple-gaped honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to southern Australia.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Meliphagidae |
| Genus: | Lichenostomus |
| Species: | L. cratitius |
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| Lichenostomus cratitius (Gould, 1841) | |
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| Distribution of the purple-gaped honeyeater | |
Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Lichenostomus cratitius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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