Yellow-browed Melidectes
NameYellow-browed Melidectes
Common NameYellow-browed Melidectes
Scientific NameMelidectes rufolateralis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown to blackish plumage with a prominent bright yellow patch or 'brow' behind the eye. It has a distinct white eye-ring and a pale, slightly decurved bill. The flanks and underwing coverts show a rufous-brown wash, and the breast and back often have a scaly appearance.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of whistles, chattering notes, and harsh calls, often delivered from within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of New Guinea, primarily found in the Central Highlands.
Identifying FeaturesProminent yellow patch behind the eye, White eye-ring, Pale, decurved bill, Dark brown to blackish plumage, Rufous-brown wash on flanks
Description
The Yellow-browed Melidectes is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its dark plumage and a striking yellow patch behind the eye. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the montane forests of New Guinea.
