There are around 190 bird species in the Meliphagidae family, which includes honeyeaters and Australian chats. They are found mainly in Australia and New Guinea, as well as New Zealand, Indonesia, and many Pacific islands.
They range from 4 to 16 inches (10.2 to 40.6 cm) in length. Most have a long, brush-tipped tongue that they use to collect nectar from flowers. Many also have long, curved bills that help them reach nectar.
Honeyeaters come in many colors and patterns. Their feathers can be brown, gray, yellow, green, black, or white, and some species have bright patches of red, yellow, or other colors.
They eat mostly nectar, but they also eat fruit, insects, and other small invertebrates.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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