Olive Honeyeater
NameOlive Honeyeater
Common NameOlive Honeyeater
Scientific NameMyzomela olivacea
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsPlumage is dull olive-green on the upperparts, transitioning to paler yellowish-olive on the underparts. It has a dark, slender, and slightly decurved bill, often with darker lores and a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched, often repeated 'tseep' or 'swee-swee' calls, sometimes delivered in a rapid series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to New Guinea and the Cape York Peninsula in northeastern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-green plumage, Slender, slightly decurved dark bill, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Olive Honeyeater is a small, drab olive-green bird with a slender, slightly decurved bill. It is typically found foraging actively in the canopy and undergrowth of its forest habitats, often alone or in pairs.
