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Small plain desert honeyeater of inland Western and central Australia that is seldom observed.
WA: Rare
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from July to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Mark Carter
Range map
Range map
168visible hotspots
714visible 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
Compare Western Gerygone, which has thinner bill and slight eyebrow. Usually seen singly or in pairs.
Behavior
Relatively short, decurved bill and extremely plain plumage, gray above, paler gray below, with no obvious field marks other than faint pale tips to some tail feathers.
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