Streak-headed Honeyeater
NameStreak-headed Honeyeater
Common NameStreak-headed Honeyeater
Scientific NamePtiloprora perstriata
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brown to blackish crown and nape with fine pale streaking, contrasting with a dull brown back and wings. Underparts are paler brown, sometimes with faint streaking, and it has a relatively long, slender, decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, clear whistles and chattering notes, often delivered from within dense foliage.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of New Guinea, found in the central highlands.
Identifying FeaturesDark streaked head, Dull brown body plumage, Long, slender, decurved bill, Found in montane forests
Description
The Streak-headed Honeyeater is a medium-sized passerine with a distinctive dark, streaked head and a generally dull brown body. It is typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests.
