Black bill fairly long and decurved.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatLarge honeyeater found in wetter forested habitats in New Guinea and northern Cape York.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Ken Behrens
Range map
Range map
85visible hotspots
3957visible records
0states
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
Large honeyeater found in wetter forested habitats in New Guinea and northern Cape York. White gape line curves beneath eye and onto cheek. In addition to eating nectar, this species also searches bark for insects.
Behavior
Dark brown above, paler buff-brown below, with gray neck and face.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland