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Medium-sized honeyeater with short, thick bill.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeReported across most months in Tasmania, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
319visible hotspots
3946visible 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
Has a black cap with a white band extending behind the eye. Also has a white band extending from base of bill to back of the neck. Back is olive green and underparts gray. Legs bright yellow. Bill is black in adults, whereas juveniles have a bright yellow bill. Endemic to Tasmania and surrounding islands.
Behavior
Typically habits mature, wet forests; may move to drier habitats when temperatures are low.
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