Kimberley Honeyeater
NameKimberley Honeyeater
Common NameKimberley Honeyeater
Scientific NameMeliphaga fordiana
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain grey-brown, contrasting with paler, dusky-streaked underparts. A distinct white stripe runs from below the eye to the side of the neck, bordered above by a dark eye-stripe. The bill is black and noticeably decurved.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, ringing, and often repeated 'chick-up' or 'chick-a-wee' call, which can be quite distinctive in its habitat.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Kimberley region of Western Australia, primarily inhabiting sandstone gorges, riparian zones, and woodlands.
Identifying Featureswhite stripe below eye, streaked underparts, decurved black bill, grey-brown plumage, distinctive ringing call
Description
This medium-sized honeyeater has a plain grey-brown back and streaked underparts. It is characterized by a prominent white stripe below the eye and a long, decurved bill, adapted for feeding on nectar. It is an active bird, often found foraging in riparian vegetation and sandstone gorges.
