Distinguished from White-throated Honeyeater by its white nape; the black cap extends only to the eye.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Bandiny Djingki
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatIt is found in eucalypt forest and woodlands.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Romuald Mikusek
Range map
Range map
4394visible hotspots
159959visible records
4states
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
Underparts white, upperparts light olive. Has white throat with a white band behind the eye. Very similar in appearance to White-throated and Black-chinned Honeyeaters but can easily be distinguished by presence of red skin around the eye. Juveniles have more brown coloration and a yellow bill.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory