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Small honeyeater with a distinctive red-brown throat patch, white underparts, gray head, brown back, and yellow wing patch.
Not listed
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 Western Australia from July to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
1950visible hotspots
30866visible 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
Typically found in forest and woodland next to rivers or water sources. Endemic to northern Australia.
Behavior
Juveniles lack the rusty throat patch but may have traces of reddish coloration.
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