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The adult has black and white streaking on the head, a gray body, a yellow belly, long yellow facial wattles, and a very long tail with a white tip.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatFlowering woodland, heath, gardens, and any canopy with nectar or insect activity.
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from September to April.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by JJSUN
Range map
Range map
365visible hotspots
10822visible 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
A very large honeyeater. Juveniles are much less colorful and lack the long yellow wattles. Found in a wide range of habitats across eastern and central Tasmania, to which it is endemic.
Behavior
The adult has black and white streaking on the head, a gray body, a yellow belly, long yellow facial wattles, and a very long tail with a white tip.
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