Large and conspicuous honeyeater with striking patch of bare facial skin: blue in adults, green in juveniles.
Not listed
Indigenous: Djulwadak, Yahyih, Mardawk, Mardawh, Jardawmanja
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatUsually found in open woodlands and gardens.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Étienne Leroy
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
244314approx records
4states
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
Face black with white streaks on neck and chin. Usually found in noisy groups—often bickering with other bird species. Usually found in open woodlands and gardens. Can be very common in suburban areas.
Behavior
White underparts and bright olive upperparts.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Northern Territory
New South Wales
Western Australia
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory