Brown Honeyeater
NameBrown Honeyeater
Common NameBrown Honeyeater
Scientific NameLichmera indistincta
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsPlumage is generally drab olive-brown on the upperparts, becoming paler greyish-white on the underparts. It has a small, often indistinct, yellow patch behind the eye. The wings and tail show a yellowish wash, and the bill is long, slender, and decurved black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied and include a rapid, high-pitched 'chick-up, chick-up' or 'chick-we-we' call, as well as a harsh 'chick-chick' alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland, desert, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across northern and eastern Australia, extending into southern New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab brown plumage, Long, slender, decurved black bill, Small yellow patch behind the eye (can be indistinct), Yellowish wash on flight feathers and tail
Description
The Brown Honeyeater is a small, drab olive-brown bird with a distinctive long, slender, decurved black bill. It is highly active, constantly foraging for nectar and insects across a wide range of habitats.
