Crescent Honeyeater
NameCrescent Honeyeater
Common NameCrescent Honeyeater
Scientific NamePhylidonyris pyrrhoptera
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsMales have dark grey upperparts, a prominent black crescent on the breast bordered by white, a black face mask, and a distinct white supercilium. The flight feathers have bright yellow panels, especially visible in flight. Underparts are greyish-white. Females are similar but duller, with a less distinct crescent and browner tones.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, ringing, and often repeated 'eegypt' or 'cheep-cheep' call, sometimes described as a 'clink-clink' or 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait.
Identifying Featureswhite crescent on breast, bright yellow wing patches, black face mask, white supercilium, slender, downcurved bill
Description
This active honeyeater is characterized by its striking black, white, and grey plumage with bright yellow wing patches. It typically forages for nectar and insects in the understory of wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands, often seen darting between flowers. They are known for their energetic movements and distinctive calls.
