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Critically endangered and the focus of a recovery program.
Critically Endangered
Sensitive species — location data may be restricted
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from June to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Ross Crates
Range map
Range map
474visible hotspots
6179visible 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
Medium-sized honeyeater found in dry forests of northeastern Victoria and seasonally in small numbers up the eastern coast to around Brisbane. Unmistakable, beautiful bird with black head, large bare warty red eye patch, and an elaborate scaly white-yellow-black pattern on back, wings, and belly. Tail is black with broad yellow corners.
Behavior
Critically endangered and the focus of a recovery program.
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