Brown-headed Honeyeater
NameBrown-headed Honeyeater
Common NameBrown-headed Honeyeater
Scientific NameMelithreptus brevirostris
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brown cap extending to the eye, a prominent white stripe across the nape, and a dark line through the eye. The back and wings are olive-green, while the underparts are pale greyish-white. It has a small, pointed black bill and orange-brown legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a clear, piping 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, often given rapidly while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across southeastern and southwestern Australia, inhabiting eucalypt forests and woodlands.
Identifying Featuresbrown cap, white nape stripe, olive-green back, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active honeyeater is characterized by its distinctive brown cap and white nape stripe. It forages busily in the canopy and understory of eucalypt forests, often in small flocks, feeding on insects and nectar.
