Lewin's Honeyeater
NameLewin's Honeyeater
Common NameLewin's Honeyeater
Scientific NameMeliphaga lewinii
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)38.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green plumage, darker on the upperparts and paler, greyish-olive on the underparts. The head is dark, almost blackish-brown, with a prominent, crescent-shaped bright yellow patch on the side of the neck/ear coverts, bordered by a thin white streak below the eye.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, rapid, and often chattering or rattling calls, which can sound like a 'machine-gun' or 'rattling chatter'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, its range extends from northern Queensland south through New South Wales to Victoria.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow ear patch, olive-green plumage, dark head, pale streak below eye, medium-sized honeyeater
Description
The Lewin's Honeyeater is a medium-sized, active bird characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive bright yellow ear patch. It is commonly found foraging in the canopy of wet forests and woodlands, feeding on a varied diet.
