Bird guideGreen-backed Honeyeater

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At a glance

FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatTiny honeyeater found in wetter forests in New Guinea and northern Cape York.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from January.

Sounds

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Range map

Range map

22visible hotspots
1282visible 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

Tiny honeyeater found in wetter forests in New Guinea and northern Cape York. Mostly plain olive-green above, yellow below; adult has pale eye and eyering (juvenile has dark eye) and pale blue-gray legs.

Behavior

Usually observed feeding in the leafy canopy alone or in small parties.

Regional timing

Queensland
Peak: January1,281 records
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