Gould · 1840-1848
Gilbert's Honeyeater
Melithreptus chloropsis, Gould., Swan River Honey-eater
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01Gilbert's Honeyeater
Historical concept later split
The historical name covered a broader group than the name does today. Evidence from the plate, text or locality is needed to connect it to each current species shown here.
Name recorded with the plateMelithreptus chloropsisSwan River Honey-eater
Name used todayMelithreptus chloropsisGilbert's Honeyeater
What connects the names
The historical name covered a broader taxonomic concept that is divided among several accepted species today.
High confidence: The source identification and present taxonomy connect directly through the cited evidence.
The bird today
Follow the accepted taxon into present-day biodiversity records, observations and sound identification.
- Publication
- The Birds of Australia, Volume 4
- Plate
- 73
- Creator
- John Gould project; Elizabeth Gould and H. C. Richter among principal plate artists/lithographers
- Holding institution
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- Taxonomic authority
- AviList 2025
- Rights
- Public domain (BHL source record)