Grey-headed Honeyeater
NameGrey-headed Honeyeater
Common NameGrey-headed Honeyeater
Scientific NamePtilotula keartlandi
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey head and nape, blackish lores, a small yellow ear-patch, and a prominent narrow yellow band across the throat. The back and wings are olive-grey, while the underparts are pale yellow with faint streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a clear, ringing 'chiew-chiew' or 'chick-up' call, often repeated, as well as a softer 'chip' note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid and semi-arid interior of central and western Australia, including parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, Yellow throat band, Small yellow ear-patch, Olive-grey back and wings, Pale yellow underparts
Description
The Grey-headed Honeyeater is a medium-sized, active bird characterized by its distinctive grey head and a bright yellow throat band. It primarily inhabits arid and semi-arid woodlands, foraging for nectar and insects.
