Its only significant threat is being killed by predators.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatUsually seen in small groups hopping along the ground in open areas.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to September.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
28583approx records
6states
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
Nonbreeding male more muted, with only hints of crimson. Female similar to nonbreeding male but paler around the face. Usually seen in small groups hopping along the ground in open areas.
Behavior
Breeding male has crimson crown and belly, gray back, black mask, white throat, pale eye, and blackish wings with narrow pale wingbars.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory