Rufous-banded Honeyeater
NameRufous-banded Honeyeater
Common NameRufous-banded Honeyeater
Scientific NameConopophila rufogularis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsGrey head and upperparts, a distinct white throat, and a prominent broad rufous band across the breast. The belly is white, and there is a noticeable yellow patch on the wing.
Vocalization / CallA rapid, high-pitched 'tseet-tseet-tseet' or 'chip-chip-chip' call, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across northern Australia, from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, through the Top End of the Northern Territory, to Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.
Identifying Featuresrufous breast band, white throat, grey head, yellow wing patch, small size, slender decurved bill
Description
This small, active honeyeater is typically found in northern Australian wetlands and riparian zones. It forages primarily for nectar and insects, often moving quickly through vegetation.
