Arfak Melidectes
Arfak Melidectes
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The Arfak Melidectes is a distinctive honeyeater known for its bare facial skin, endemic to the remote Arfak Mountains of West Papua, Indonesia. It is a bird of montane forest understory and mid-story.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Arfak Mountains in the Bird's Head Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forests and forest edges, typically at elevations between 1,200 and 2,800 meters.
How to spot
Look for its prominent bare, yellowish-orange facial skin contrasting with its otherwise olive-brown plumage. It often moves methodically through the mid-story and understory, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks. Listen for its sharp calls.
When to spot
Generally active throughout the day, foraging for nectar and insects. Observation is possible year-round within its specific mountainous range, though access can be challenging.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Arfak Mountains in the Bird's Head Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forests and forest edges, typically at elevations between 1,200 and 2,800 meters.
How to spot
Look for its prominent bare, yellowish-orange facial skin contrasting with its otherwise olive-brown plumage. It often moves methodically through the mid-story and understory, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks. Listen for its sharp calls.
When to spot
Generally active throughout the day, foraging for nectar and insects. Observation is possible year-round within its specific mountainous range, though access can be challenging.
This species is named after the Arfak Mountains, a region renowned for its exceptionally high biodiversity and unique endemic species, often referred to as 'Bird's Head Peninsula'.
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