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Small honeyeater with white throat and orange-red breast band.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
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 Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
474visible hotspots
24946visible records
2states
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
Face is gray, back is brown, and belly is white. Also found in mangroves. Juveniles lack the rusty breast band and also have pink on the bill. Found at lower altitudes in northern Australia and New Guinea. This species is abundant in parks and gardens in Darwin.
Behavior
Feeds on insects and nectar in woodlands, often near water.
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