Grey-eared Honeyeater
NameGrey-eared Honeyeater
Common NameGrey-eared Honeyeater
Scientific NameLichmera incana
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a greyish-brown head and nape, with darker grey ear-coverts. The upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with yellowish-olive panels on the wings and yellowish-olive edges to the tail feathers. Underparts are pale greyish-brown, often with faint streaking. It possesses a slender, slightly downcurved black bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp, metallic 'chick-chick' or 'chip-chip' notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering series. It can also produce a more complex, varied song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific.
Identifying FeaturesGreyish head and ear-coverts, Olive-brown body with yellowish-olive wing panels, Slender, downcurved black bill, Relatively small size
Description
The Grey-eared Honeyeater is a small, relatively drab honeyeater with olive-brown upperparts and a distinctive greyish head and ear-coverts. It forages actively for nectar, insects, and small fruits in a variety of wooded habitats.
