Back is olive green, head and breast are gray.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatEndemic to Tasmania and some surrounding islands; found in most forest and woodland habitats.
Best timeReported across most months in Tasmania, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Cassin Finch
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
65027approx records
1states
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
Underbody and wings have subtle yellow coloration. Juveniles very similar to adults but are duller and have yellow at the base of the bill. Endemic to Tasmania and some surrounding islands; found in most forest and woodland habitats.
Behavior
Feeds primarily on insects and can often be seen foraging on tree trunks.
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Regional timing
Tasmania
New South Wales
Western Australia