A small to medium-sized honeyeater with a bright yellow chin and crown and bold black cheeks.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHoneyeaters
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatTypically found in woodland areas around the southeast parts of Australia.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Simon Bennett
Range map
Range map
1467visible hotspots
44254visible 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
Gregarious and usually seen in groups; often aggressive towards other birds. Typically found in woodland areas around the southeast parts of Australia.
Behavior
Note the namesake small yellow tufts behind the ear.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Australian Capital Territory
South Australia