Scrub Honeyeater
NameScrub Honeyeater
Common NameScrub Honeyeater
Scientific NamePtilotula flava
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, transitioning to a paler yellowish-grey on the underparts. It features a distinctive bright white ear-patch, a dark bill, and a yellowish wash on the face and throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, clear, and somewhat metallic notes, often a rapid 'chick-up' or 'chick-chick-up' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to coastal northern Queensland, Australia, ranging from Cooktown south to Townsville.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white ear-patch, Olive-brown upperparts, Paler yellowish-grey underparts, Dark bill, Small to medium size
Description
The Scrub Honeyeater is a small to medium-sized passerine bird with olive-brown upperparts and paler underparts. It is an active species, typically found foraging for nectar and insects in a variety of wooded habitats.
