Barring is less obvious in juvenile birds.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatUsually found in flowering trees near rivers or in swamps.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from June to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
11078approx records
3states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Usually found in flowering trees near rivers or in swamps. Endemic to northern Australia.
Behavior
Feeds on insects and nectar; usually quite inconspicuous.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Western Australia
Northern Territory