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File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus).jpg

Crescent Honeyeater

Crescent Honeyeater

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The Crescent Honeyeater is a small and active honeyeater, recognizable by the distinctive black crescent marking on its chest, particularly prominent in males. It is found in southeastern Australia.
Where to spot
Found in temperate forests, woodlands, and heathlands in southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, preferring areas with abundant flowering plants.
How to spot
Look for the prominent crescent marking on its chest. Listen for its loud, metallic 'egypt' or 'chip-chip-chip' calls. Often seen rapidly moving between flowers, making it a challenging but rewarding observation.
When to spot
Active year-round. More easily observed in spring and summer during breeding and when native plants are in abundant flower.
File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus).jpg
File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus) (31359603486).jpg
File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus) (8079668434).jpg
File:Crescent Honeyeater 2 (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus).jpg
File:Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus - Austin's Ferry.jpg
File:Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus - Austin's Ferry 2.jpg
File:Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus male.jpg
File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus) (31359603486).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus) (8079668434).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crescent Honeyeater 2 (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus - Austin's Ferry.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus - Austin's Ferry 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its fast, erratic flight and its remarkable ability to hover while extracting nectar from flowers, allowing it to access diverse floral structures.
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