Varied Honeyeater
NameVaried Honeyeater
Common NameVaried Honeyeater
Scientific NameGavicalis versicolor
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a dark head that features a prominent yellow streak extending from behind the eye. The throat and breast are bright yellow, heavily streaked with dark olive-brown, while the belly is a paler yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include loud, clear, ringing calls, often described as 'wit-wit-wit' or 'twee-twee-twee', sometimes interspersed with harsh, scolding notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, forest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the coastal regions of northern and northeastern Australia, extending into southern New Guinea. It primarily inhabits mangrove forests, paperbark woodlands, and melaleuca thickets.
Identifying FeaturesYellow streak behind eye, Dark head, Bright yellow, heavily streaked underparts, Medium-sized honeyeater, Typical curved honeyeater bill
Description
The Varied Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and distinctive bright yellow, heavily streaked underparts. It is typically found in coastal habitats, where it forages for nectar, insects, and small fruits.
