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A small and distinctive honeyeater that is primarily brown and white with strong black barring on the head and chest.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from June to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
891visible hotspots
11017visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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
Barring is less obvious in juvenile birds. Usually found in flowering trees near rivers or in swamps. Endemic to northern Australia.
Behavior
Feeds on insects and nectar; usually quite inconspicuous.
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