White-streaked Honeyeater
NameWhite-streaked Honeyeater
Common NameWhite-streaked Honeyeater
Scientific NameTrichodere cockerelli
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with greyish-white underparts. A prominent white streak extends from below the eye to the side of the neck, bordered by a dark stripe above and a yellow patch behind the eye. The bill is dark and slender, with pale blue skin around the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, ringing whistles and chirps, often delivered in a series.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a narrow coastal strip of northern Queensland, Australia, from Cooktown south to Townsville.
Identifying Featureswhite streak below eye, yellow patch behind eye, long down-curved bill, olive-green upperparts, greyish-white underparts
Description
The White-streaked Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and greyish-white underparts. It possesses a distinctive white streak below the eye and a long, slender, down-curved bill, primarily feeding on nectar and insects.
