The Bar-breasted Honeyeater is a small, distinctive honeyeater endemic to New Caledonia. It is known for the subtle barring on its breast and a pale eyebrow.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Caledonia. It inhabits a variety of forested habitats, from lowland rainforests to montane forests, and also appears in gardens and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its olive-brown upperparts, pale underparts with subtle dusky barring on the breast, and a pale eyebrow. It is an active bird, often seen moving quickly through flowering trees. Listen for its high-pitched, reedy calls.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours, primarily feeding on nectar and small insects. It is a resident species, observable year-round wherever suitable flowering plants are present.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Caledonia. It inhabits a variety of forested habitats, from lowland rainforests to montane forests, and also appears in gardens and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its olive-brown upperparts, pale underparts with subtle dusky barring on the breast, and a pale eyebrow. It is an active bird, often seen moving quickly through flowering trees. Listen for its high-pitched, reedy calls.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours, primarily feeding on nectar and small insects. It is a resident species, observable year-round wherever suitable flowering plants are present.
This species has a brush-tipped tongue, typical of honeyeaters, which allows it to efficiently lap up nectar from flowers.
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