Black-chinned Honeyeater
NameBlack-chinned Honeyeater
Common NameBlack-chinned Honeyeater
Scientific NameMelithreptus gularis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black cap extending to the nape, bordered by a white stripe above the eye. A small black patch is present on the chin. The back and wings are olive-green, contrasting with pale greyish-white underparts. A striking pale blue patch of bare skin surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a clear, piping 'ch-weep, ch-weep' call, often repeated, and a rapid, chattering 'ch-ch-ch-ch-ch' when agitated or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern and northern Australia, found in a broad band from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, and into South Australia, primarily in eucalypt woodlands.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap, White stripe above eye, Pale blue bare skin around eye, Olive-green back, Pale greyish-white underparts, Small black chin patch
Description
The Black-chinned Honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater known for its distinctive black cap and a prominent white stripe above the eye. It forages actively in the canopy of eucalypt forests, feeding on nectar, insects, and sometimes lerps.
