Bird guideRed-headed Myzomela

Adult females have small amounts of faint red on the face but lack the red rump.

⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatTypically found in coastal habitats: almost exclusively in mangroves and adjacent forest.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from June to October.

Sounds

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Recorded by James Lambert

Range map

Range map

331visible hotspots
13033visible records
3states
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

Juveniles are similar to adult females but have less red on the face. Typically found in coastal habitats: almost exclusively in mangroves and adjacent forest.

Behavior

Adult males have striking bright red face and rump, black wings and back, and gray underparts.

Regional timing

Northern Territory
Peak: June to October9,655 records
Western Australia
Peak: June to October2,428 records
Queensland
Peak: June to August880 records
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