Fuscous Honeyeater
NameFuscous Honeyeater
Common NameFuscous Honeyeater
Scientific NameLichenostomus fuscus
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, contrasting with paler greyish-brown underparts. A prominent bright yellow patch is present behind the eye, extending to the ear coverts. Flight feathers and tail often show a yellowish wash, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of sharp, clear, and chattering notes, often described as 'chick-up' calls. They can also produce a rapid, high-pitched 'tchip-tchip-tchip' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Australia, ranging from central Queensland south through New South Wales to Victoria, typically east of the Great Dividing Range.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab olive-brown plumage, bright yellow ear patch, yellowish wash on wings and tail
Description
The Fuscous Honeyeater is a small, drab olive-brown bird with a distinctive bright yellow ear patch. It is an active species, often seen foraging for nectar and insects in eucalypt forests and woodlands.
