At a glance
Sounds
Range map
Range map
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
Distinctive honeyeater found in coastal heath and gardens. Underparts white with black streaking. Back, wings, and head black with yellow panels on tail and wings. Distinguished from the similar White-cheeked Honeyeater by presence of two smaller white patches on side of face, rather than one large patch. Often found near flowering Banksia.
Behavior
It was among the first birds to be scientifically described in Australia , and was initially named Certhia novaehollandiae . When danger approaches a New Holland honeyeater, such as a bird of prey , a group of honeyeaters will form together and give a warning call. They appear to be a socially monogamous bird with no sign of co-operative breeding, but this observation is yet to be examined.
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