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Adult has distinctive complex head and throat pattern, with a thin dark chest band.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeMost reliable in Western Australia from March to May.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Drew Davison
Range map
Range map
689visible hotspots
19539visible 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
Small, slender bird with thin curved bill, found in wetter forested areas, parks, and gardens of southwestern Western Australia. Young bird plain buff-colored below, brown above. Note white corners in tail, sometimes obvious in flight. An active and fast forager, darting around quickly between flowering trees. Call is a loud, repeated piping.
Behavior
Adult has distinctive complex head and throat pattern, with a thin dark chest band.
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