Strong-billed Honeyeater
NameStrong-billed Honeyeater
Common NameStrong-billed Honeyeater
Scientific NameMelithreptus validirostris
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black cap extending to the nape, a prominent bright yellow patch behind the eye, and a white chin and throat. The upperparts are olive-green, while the underparts are paler greyish-olive. The bill is strong and orange-yellow with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, ringing, and chattering notes, often described as 'chick-up' or 'chick-chick' calls, sometimes given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tasmania and its associated islands, Australia, primarily found in eucalypt forests.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap, Yellow patch behind eye, White chin and throat, Strong orange-yellow bill, Olive-green upperparts
Description
The Strong-billed Honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater endemic to Tasmania, characterized by its distinctive black cap and bright yellow patch behind the eye. It forages actively in the canopy of eucalypt forests, using its robust bill to probe bark for insects and nectar.
