Rufous-throated Honeyeater
NameRufous-throated Honeyeater
Common NameRufous-throated Honeyeater
Scientific NameConopophila rufogularis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts. A prominent rufous (orange-brown) patch adorns the throat. The flanks and undertail coverts often show a yellowish wash, and the flight feathers have distinctive yellow edges. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'chick-chick-chick' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, sometimes interspersed with soft trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across northern Australia, from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, through the Top End of the Northern Territory, to the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.
Identifying FeaturesRufous throat patch, Small size, Grey-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Yellow edges to flight feathers
Description
The Rufous-throated Honeyeater is a small, slender bird characterized by its distinctive rufous throat patch. It typically inhabits tropical woodlands, mangroves, and riparian areas, feeding on nectar and insects.
