Short-bearded Honeyeater
NameShort-bearded Honeyeater
Common NameShort-bearded Honeyeater
Scientific NameGymnomyza viridis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsOverall dark olive-green plumage, darker on the head and upperparts, slightly paler on underparts. Features a bright yellow patch below the eye extending to a short malar stripe. The bill is pale yellowish-green with a darker tip, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, ringing, and somewhat mournful calls, often described as a series of clear, whistled notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Savai'i and Upolu in Samoa.
Identifying FeaturesDark olive-green plumage, Bright yellow patch below eye/malar stripe, Pale, slightly decurved bill, Loud, ringing calls, Endemic to Samoa
Description
A medium-sized, dark olive-green honeyeater endemic to Samoa. It is characterized by a distinctive bright yellow patch below its eye and a pale, slightly decurved bill, often found foraging for nectar and insects in native forests.
