Cryptic Honeyeater
NameCryptic Honeyeater
Common NameCryptic Honeyeater
Scientific NameMicroptilotis imitatrix
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall olive-grey to olive-brown plumage, with darker olive-green on the wings and tail. It features a bright yellow gape (corner of the mouth) and a small, crescent-shaped yellow patch behind the eye. The bill is dark, slender, and slightly downcurved, while the undersides are a paler greyish-olive.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, clear, ringing notes, often repeated. It can also produce softer chirps and chattering sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wet Tropics region of Queensland, Australia, its range extends from Cooktown south to Paluma.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-grey plumage with olive-green wings, Bright yellow gape, Small yellow crescent behind the eye, Slender, slightly downcurved dark bill
Description
The Cryptic Honeyeater is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its olive-grey plumage, slender dark bill, and distinctive yellow markings on its face. It is primarily a nectarivore, foraging actively in the canopy of rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, often consuming insects and small fruits as well.
