Scaly-crowned Honeyeater
NameScaly-crowned Honeyeater
Common NameScaly-crowned Honeyeater
Scientific NamePtiloprora plumbea
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to grey-green, with a darker, subtly scaly pattern on the crown and nape. Underparts are paler, greyish-olive. It features a dark eye-stripe and a pale malar stripe. The bill is long, slender, decurved, and blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched whistles or chirps, often delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the mountains of New Guinea, primarily found in the central highlands.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved black bill, Olive-green to grey-green plumage, Subtle scaly pattern on the crown, Dark eye-stripe and pale malar stripe, Found in montane New Guinea
Description
The Scaly-crowned Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive, subtly scaly pattern on its crown. It possesses a long, slender, and decurved black bill, well-suited for feeding on nectar. This species is typically found in the montane forests of New Guinea.
