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A small-to-medium-sized honeyeater named after the distinctive patch of white feathers on neck.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
8458visible hotspots
426722visible records
5states
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
Adults are primarily olive-gray with a yellow face. Breeding adults have an entirely black bill, whereas the bills of juveniles and nonbreeding adults have a yellow base. This species is widespread across mainland Australia but absent in the far north and the southwest.
Behavior
Found in open woodlands as well as in parks and gardens, typically near water. Females build a small, cup-shaped nest using grass and spider webs.
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