Spotted Honeyeater
NameSpotted Honeyeater
Common NameSpotted Honeyeater
Scientific NamePlectorhyncha guttata
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)26.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown with white spots on the wings and back. The underparts are white with prominent dark spotting, creating a scaled effect. It has a dark crown, a white supercilium, and a striking patch of bare red skin around the eye. The bill is slender and black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a clear, ringing 'chick-up' or 'chick-a-wee' call, often repeated, along with various chattering and whistling notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, found along the coast and adjacent ranges from central Queensland south to Victoria.
Identifying FeaturesRed bare skin around the eye, Heavily spotted white underparts, Olive-brown upperparts with white spots, Slender, slightly downcurved black bill
Description
The Spotted Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird characterized by its heavily spotted plumage and a distinctive red patch around the eye. It is an active species, often seen foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy of woodlands and forests.
