White-naped Honeyeater
NameWhite-naped Honeyeater
Common NameWhite-naped Honeyeater
Scientific NameMelithreptus lunatus
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThis honeyeater has a glossy black cap extending to the eye, a prominent white band across the nape, and an orange-red patch of bare skin around the eye. Its back and wings are olive-green, while its underparts are greyish-white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, clear 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chick-up' call, often given rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, primarily in eucalypt forests and woodlands.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white nape band, orange-red eye-ring, olive-green back, greyish-white underparts
Description
The White-naped Honeyeater is a small to medium-sized bird known for its distinctive head markings. It is typically found in eucalypt forests and woodlands, where it forages for nectar and insects.
