Eungella Honeyeater
NameEungella Honeyeater
Common NameEungella Honeyeater
Scientific NameBolemoreus hindwoodi
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, contrasting with slightly paler, faintly streaked underparts. A prominent white stripe extends from behind the eye to the side of the neck, and it has a dark bill and pale eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of clear, ringing notes and chattering calls, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Clarke Range in central-eastern Queensland, Australia, primarily within Eungella National Park and surrounding areas.
Identifying FeaturesWhite stripe behind eye, Dull olive-brown plumage, Dark bill, Restricted geographic range
Description
The Eungella Honeyeater is a medium-sized, drab olive-brown bird endemic to a small region of Queensland, Australia. It is typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy and mid-story of wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests.
