Crow Honeyeater
NameCrow Honeyeater
Common NameCrow Honeyeater
Scientific NameGymnomyza aubryana
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely glossy black, contrasting sharply with the extensive bare orange-red skin around the eye and extending to the gape. It has a long, slender, decurved black bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often harsh vocalizations, which include a series of 'chok-chok-chok' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Caledonia (Grand Terre) in the South Pacific.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a honeyeater, Glossy black plumage, Long, decurved bill, Prominent bare orange-red skin around the eye
Description
The Crow Honeyeater is a large, striking honeyeater endemic to New Caledonia, known for its entirely glossy black plumage. It possesses a long, decurved bill and distinctive bare orange-red skin around its eyes, making it easily identifiable in its forest habitat.
