Bridled Honeyeater
NameBridled Honeyeater
Common NameBridled Honeyeater
Scientific NameLichenostomus frenatus
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is dark olive-brown on the upperparts, transitioning to paler greyish-brown on the underparts. The head features a prominent black mask, bordered by a bright yellow stripe (the 'bridle') extending from behind the eye to the side of the neck. A small yellow ear-tuft is also present. The bill is black with a yellow base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, ringing, and chattering notes, often described as sharp 'chwit' or 'chweep' calls. They can also produce a rapid series of 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wet Tropics region of northeastern Queensland, Australia, primarily found in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face mask, Bright yellow 'bridle' stripe from eye to neck, Yellow ear-tuft, Black bill with yellow base, Olive-brown body
Description
The Bridled Honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater endemic to the Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia. It is characterized by its distinctive black face mask and bright yellow 'bridle' stripe. This active bird primarily forages for nectar and insects in the canopy of rainforests.
