White-bellied Honeyeater
NameWhite-bellied Honeyeater
Common NameWhite-bellied Honeyeater
Scientific NameGlycifohia notabilis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are dull olive-brown, often with a slightly darker crown. The underparts are pale greyish-white, giving the species its common name. It has a faint pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, with a dark, decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched whistles and chattering notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Caledonia, where it is found across various islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dull olive-brown upperparts, Pale whitish belly, Long, decurved bill, Faint pale supercilium
Description
This small, slender honeyeater is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and contrasting pale whitish belly. It possesses a long, decurved bill adapted for feeding on nectar, which it actively seeks in the canopy and understory of its forest habitat.
