Long-billed Melidectes
Long-billed Melidectes
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The Long-billed Melidectes is a large, distinctive honeyeater from New Guinea, characterized by its remarkably long, slender, and decurved bill. This bill is specialized for probing flowers.
Where to spot
Found in the montane forests of New Guinea, occurring across the central highlands in both Indonesian Papua and Papua New Guinea. It prefers subalpine moss forests and forest edges at high elevations.
How to spot
Its incredibly long, decurved black bill is the key identification feature, along with its relatively plain olive-green plumage. Look for it feeding actively among flowering trees and shrubs, often clinging acrobatically to branches.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours, foraging mainly for nectar. As a resident species, it can be observed year-round within its high-altitude range, often more easily seen in the early morning or late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the montane forests of New Guinea, occurring across the central highlands in both Indonesian Papua and Papua New Guinea. It prefers subalpine moss forests and forest edges at high elevations.
How to spot
Its incredibly long, decurved black bill is the key identification feature, along with its relatively plain olive-green plumage. Look for it feeding actively among flowering trees and shrubs, often clinging acrobatically to branches.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours, foraging mainly for nectar. As a resident species, it can be observed year-round within its high-altitude range, often more easily seen in the early morning or late afternoon.
Its exceptionally long bill is a prime example of coevolution, perfectly adapted for accessing nectar from specific deep-throated flowers found in its montane forest habitat.
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