Painted Honeyeater
NamePainted Honeyeater
Common NamePainted Honeyeater
Scientific NameGrantiella picta
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, nape, and upper back, contrasting with a white throat and underparts. The wings are black with prominent bright yellow panels on the flight feathers, and the rump is also yellow. The tail is black with white outer tail feathers. The bill is pinkish-red with a black tip.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, clear, piping 'georgia' or 'pee-pee-pee' repeated several times, often described as mournful or wistful.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to mainland Australia, the Painted Honeyeater is patchily distributed across eastern and central parts, extending from Queensland through New South Wales and Victoria into parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It is migratory in some areas.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head and upperparts, White underparts, Bright yellow wing patches, Pinkish-red bill with black tip, Yellow rump, Often associated with mistletoe
Description
The Painted Honeyeater is a small, striking bird with a black head, white underparts, and bright yellow patches on its wings and rump. It is primarily a nectarivore, specializing in mistletoe nectar, and is often found in eucalypt woodlands.
