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Small, plain honeyeater; almost entirely a bland, unmarked, olive-brown with subtle yellow patch on the neck.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
1942visible hotspots
53047visible 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
Typically found in dry eucalypt forest; tends to move down from higher altitudes in the winter months. Found in eastern Australia.
Behavior
Adult’s bill is entirely black, whereas juvenile has yellow base to bill plus a yellow eyering.
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