Forages actively in the upper canopy of eucalypt forests across southern and eastern Australia.
Not listed
Indigenous: Wurragulirrhlirrh, Jirrididi, A-Rihri, Hanibard, Malgœrn'gœrn, Jurrgur, Jalburrgij, Rihri, Wurritj
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits a variety of forest types; tends to favor areas near creeks or rivers.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
123698approx 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
Underparts white, upperparts light olive. Has white throat with white band behind the eye. Very similar in appearance to Black-chinned and White-naped Honeyeaters but can easily be distinguished by presence of white skin around the eye. Juveniles are more brownish and have yellow bills.
Behavior
Typically found in pairs or small groups.
Gallery
Regional timing
Northern Territory
Queensland
New South Wales
Western Australia