Mangrove Honeyeater
NameMangrove Honeyeater
Common NameMangrove Honeyeater
Scientific NameGavicalis fasciogularis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-grey, becoming paler and faintly streaked on the underparts. A prominent bright yellow stripe runs from the gape to behind the eye, bordered by a dark line. Flight feathers and tail show yellowish-green edgings. The bill is dark and slightly downcurved.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear, ringing 'chiew-chiew' or 'chick-up' notes, often delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to coastal Queensland, Australia, ranging from Townsville southwards to the extreme northern parts of New South Wales.
Identifying Featuresyellow facial stripe from gape to eye, dark line bordering yellow stripe, olive-grey plumage, yellowish-green wing and tail edgings, mangrove habitat preference
Description
This medium-sized honeyeater is characterized by its olive-grey plumage and a distinctive yellow stripe extending from the gape to behind the eye. It is primarily found in mangrove habitats along the coast of Queensland, Australia, where it forages for nectar and insects.
