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Brightly colored, terrestrial songbird of arid inland Australia.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to September.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
5581visible hotspots
28413visible records
5states
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
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.
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