Overlaps with the near-identical Cryptic Honeyeater in north-east Queensland; only recognised as separate species in recent decades.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
Habitatclosed forest, open woodland, grassland, sparse woodland, and waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Chris Harrison
Range map
Range map
386visible hotspots
10115visible records
1states
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
Adults also have a blue-gray eye while Lewin’s has a bluish eye and Yellow-spotted has a brown eye. Found on the Cape York Peninsula and southern New Guinea.
Behavior
Can be confused with Lewin’s Honeyeater and Yellow-spotted Honeyeater, but note the shape of the cheek patch: crescent-shaped on Lewin’s Honeyeater and oval on Yellow-spotted Honeyeater.
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Regional timing
Queensland