Orange-cheeked Honeyeater
NameOrange-cheeked Honeyeater
Common NameOrange-cheeked Honeyeater
Scientific NameOreornis chrysogenys
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)28.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, greyish-brown underparts, prominent orange patch on the cheeks, a small yellow patch behind the eye, dark bill, and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering, or whistling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Snow Mountains (Pegunungan Maoke) in West Papua, Indonesia, on the island of New Guinea.
Identifying Featuresorange cheek patches, olive-green plumage, yellow patch behind eye, decurved bill
Description
A medium-sized honeyeater endemic to the mountains of New Guinea. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, grayish underparts, and distinctive orange patches on its cheeks, often found foraging in montane forests.
