Northern Wattled Honeyeater
NameNorthern Wattled Honeyeater
Common NameNorthern Wattled Honeyeater
Scientific NameFoulehaio procerior
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall olive-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. It has a dark, slightly decurved bill and a prominent, fleshy yellow wattle located behind and below the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, chattering, and whistling notes, often delivered in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the northern islands of Fiji, including Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying FeaturesProminent yellow wattle behind the eye, Olive-brown plumage, Dark, decurved bill, Medium size
Description
The Northern Wattled Honeyeater is a medium-sized, olive-brown bird characterized by its distinctive yellow wattle behind the eye. It is an active species, often observed foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy of forests and gardens.
