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The white-naped honeyeater ( Melithreptus lunatus ) is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia. Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds are more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmania.
Whitenaped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus) native to eastern Australia Small birds, Birds
White-naped Honeyeaters feed mostly on nectar, e.g. from Swamp Mahogany trees and various box gums. We have also seen them taking lerps. This White-naped Honeyeater has found a fair-sized larva (photo courtesy of J. Greaves) [Albany, WA, January 2015] Two White-naped Honeyeaters foraging for lerps in a eucalypt tree [Mt. Kaputar NP, NSW, May 2012]
Whitenaped Honeyeater AHP Wild
Small honeyeater with black cap. Underparts white, upperparts light olive. Has white throat with a white band behind the eye. Very similar in appearance to White-throated and Black-chinned Honeyeaters but can easily be distinguished by presence of red skin around the eye. Juveniles have more brown coloration and a yellow bill. Common resident of eucalypt forests.
Whitenaped Honeyeater Melithreptus lunatus one of australian honeyeaters in the forest
The White-naped Honeyeater is a small honeyeater with a short, slender bill. It is endemic to eastern and south-eastern mainland Australia, from northern Queensland to eastern South Australia, with a race in south-western Australia. Discover more. You have reached the end of the main content.
Whitenaped Honeyeater BirdLife Australia
15cm Average size: 14cm Average weight: 13g Breeding season: September to November, but can breed throughout year. Clutch Size: Two to three. Incubation: Nestling Period: Federal: NSW: Not present Secure SA: TAS: Not present WA: Secure Bird Finder
Whitenaped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus)
The white-naped honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus) is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia. Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmania. One of several similar species of black-headed honeyeaters in the genus.
Whitenaped Honeyeater AHP Wild
White-naped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus) - BirdLife species factsheet LC White-naped Honeyeater Melithreptus lunatus Summary Text account Data table and detailed info Distribution map Reference and further resources Family: Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) Authority: (Vieillot, 1802) Red List Category Data CC-By-SA by OpenStreetMap
Whitenaped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus)
Taxonomic note Melithreptus lunatus and M. chloropsis (del Hoyo and Collar 2016) were previously lumped as M. lunatus following Christidis & Boles (2008) and Sibley.
Whitenaped Honeyeater BirdLife Australia
The White-naped Honeyeater migration usually peaks later than that of the Yellow-faced Honeyeater. In some years, significant numbers stay in Canberra during winter, forming mixed flocks with Yellow-faced and Fuscous Honeyeaters, foraging in suburban gardens and reserves. Numbers increase in August and September as birds return from coastal areas.
Melithreptus lunatus Whitenaped Honeyeater Christine R
The white-naped honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus) is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia.Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds are more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmania. One of several similar species of black-headed honeyeaters in the genus.
White naped honeyeater Roger Cousens
The White-naped Honeyeater is a small honeyeater with a short, slender bill. It is olive-green above, with a black cap, a white band across the back of the neck which does not reach the eye, and a bright orange crescent above the eye
Whitenaped Honeyeater AHP Wild
White-eared Honeyeater: The White-eared Honeyeater is a small to medium-sized bird found in eastern and southern Australia. It has a distinctive white patch behind its ear and a bright yellow throat. White-eared Honeyeaters are often seen feeding on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, and are an important pollinator in their ecosystem.
Whitenaped Honeyeater AHP Wild
The white-naped honeyeater is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to eastern Australia. Birds from southwestern Australia have been shown to be a distinct species, Gilbert's honeyeater, and the eastern birds are more closely related to the black-headed honeyeater of Tasmania.
Whitenaped Honeyeater Canberra Birds
The White-naped Honeyeater is a small honeyeater with a short, slender bill. It is endemic to eastern and south-eastern mainland Australia, from northern Queensland to eastern South Australia, with a race in south-western Australia.
The Whitenaped Honeyeater conundrum BIRDS in BACKYARDS
LC - Least concern. Synonyms. White-naped Honeyeater (nominal form), White-naped Honeyeater (Eastern) Old latin name for bird. Melithreptus albicollis, Melithreptus albicapillus, Certhia atricapilla, Certhia lunata. Order. Perching birds / Passeriformes.
Whitenaped Honeyeater AHP Wild
The White-naped Honeyeater is an alluring bird distinguished by its striking appearance and distinctive features. This honeyeater possesses a white stripe around its nape, contrasting brilliantly with its black head, gray back, and olive-green wings and tail. It also has a yellow patch on its throat and a black bib extending from its upper.