Multi-species plate · Broinowski · 1890-1891

Three birds identified on this plate

Purple-gaped Honeyeater · Yellow-plumed Honeyeater · Yellow-tufted Honeyeater

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Plate XVI, Ptilotis: Ptilotis auricomis

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01Purple-gaped Honeyeater

Ptilotis cratitiaLichenostomus cratitiusShow this identification

Several species on one plate

This plate depicts more than one taxon. Each bird is traced separately so that one identification is not made to stand for the whole artwork.

Name recorded with the platePtilotis cratitiaWattle-cheeked Honey-eater

Name used todayLichenostomus cratitiusPurple-gaped Honeyeater

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

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02Yellow-plumed Honeyeater

Ptilotis ornataPtilotula ornataShow this identification

Several species on one plate

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Name recorded with the platePtilotis ornataGraceful Ptilotis

Name used todayPtilotula ornataYellow-plumed Honeyeater

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

High confidence: The source identification and present taxonomy connect directly through the cited evidence.

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03Yellow-tufted Honeyeater

Ptilotis auricomisLichenostomus melanopsShow this identification

Several species on one plate

This plate depicts more than one taxon. Each bird is traced separately so that one identification is not made to stand for the whole artwork.

Name recorded with the platePtilotis auricomisYellow-tufted Honey-eater

Name used todayLichenostomus melanopsYellow-tufted Honeyeater

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

High confidence: The source identification and present taxonomy connect directly through the cited evidence.

Follow the accepted taxon into present-day biodiversity records, observations and sound identification.

Publication: The Birds of Australia, Volume 4
Plate: 11
Creator: Gracius J. Broinowski
Holding institution: Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library
Taxonomic authority: AviList 2025
Rights: Public domain. The BHL considers that this work is no longer under copyright protection.