Barred Honeyeater
NameBarred Honeyeater
Common NameBarred Honeyeater
Scientific NameStresemannia bougainvillei
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dark brown, heavily streaked or barred with pale buff or white, particularly on the crown and nape. The underparts are whitish with prominent dark brown barring, giving it a 'barred' appearance. It has a dark eye and a dark, downward-curving bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are described as a series of clear, ringing whistles or a chattering call, often heard while it forages.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Bougainville Island and Buka Island, which are part of Papua New Guinea in the Solomon Islands archipelago.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive dark barring on pale underparts and head, Dark, decurved bill, Dark eye, Brownish upperparts with streaking, Restricted range to Bougainville and Buka Islands
Description
The Barred Honeyeater is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its distinctive barring across its underparts and head. It possesses a dark, decurved bill and forages primarily in the canopy of montane forests for nectar and insects.
