White-gaped Honeyeater
NameWhite-gaped Honeyeater
Common NameWhite-gaped Honeyeater
Scientific NameLichenostomus unicolor
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly dull grey-brown, slightly paler on the underparts. It features a distinctive white gape (corner of the mouth) and a dark, slender bill. The wings may show a faint olive wash.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of loud, clear, and often repeated whistling or chattering calls, including a distinctive 'chick-up' note.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Australia, found across the tropical north from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, across the Northern Territory, to Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.
Identifying Featuresprominent white gape, dull grey-brown plumage, dark bill, medium size
Description
A medium-sized, dull grey-brown honeyeater characterized by a prominent white gape at the base of its dark bill. This active bird is often found foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy of trees and shrubs across northern Australia.
