Black-throated Honeyeater
NameBlack-throated Honeyeater
Common NameBlack-throated Honeyeater
Scientific NameCaligavis subfrenata
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-green, contrasting with dark greyish-brown underparts. It features a prominent black throat and face, a bright yellow streak extending from behind the eye to the side of the neck, and a small white patch below the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles and rapid, chattering calls, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, primarily inhabiting the montane rainforests and cloud forests of the central highlands.
Identifying Featuresblack throat and face, yellow streak behind the eye, olive-green upperparts, decurved bill
Description
The Black-throated Honeyeater is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its dark plumage and distinctive facial markings. It is typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests.
