Although a honeyeater, the striped honeyeater relies on insects as its major food source, and its bill has been adapted to an insect diet.
WA: Rare
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatWhile it is found mainly in inland eastern Australia where it inhabits the drier open forest, it is also found in coastal swamp forest from southeast Queensland to the central coast of New South Wales .
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Khristos Nizamis
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
99886approx 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
Distinctively streaked black-and-white on head, extending to upper back. Occupies a broad range of habitats in eastern Australia. Fairly secretive and is heard more often than seen. Song varies but is a loud string of melodic notes, often ascending in pitch.
Behavior
Underparts white, upperparts primarily gray.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
New South Wales
South Australia
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory