Conopophila
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| Conopophila | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Rufous-banded honeyeater (Conopophila albogularis) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Meliphagidae |
| Genus: | Conopophila Reichenbach, 1852 |
| Type species | |
| Entomophila albogularis[1] Gould, 1843 | |
Conopophila is a genus of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It contains the following species:[2]
| Image | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Conopophila albogularis | Rufous-banded honeyeater | New Guinea and Northern Australia. |
 | Conopophila rufogularis | Rufous-throated honeyeater | Northern Australia. |
 | Conopophila whitei | Grey honeyeater | Central Australia. |
The name is derived from the Greek word for gnat, conops, thus a lover of gnats.[3]
Gallery
Rufous-banded honeyeater on lotus stem – Fogg Dam – Northern Territory – Australia
Rufous-banded honeyeater with insect – Fogg Dam – Northern Territory – Australia
Rufous-banded honeyeater in black wattle – Fogg Dam – Northern Territory – Australia
