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Gilbert's Honeyeater

Gilbert's Honeyeater

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The Green-backed Honeyeater is a small, active honeyeater known for its olive-green back and distinctive small yellow eye-patch. It is endemic to parts of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, inhabiting montane forests and forest edges at various elevations.
How to spot
Look for its green back and yellow eye patch. Scan the canopy and mid-storey of forests. Its calls are often soft and high-pitched, requiring keen hearing.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Its activity levels remain consistent throughout the seasons.
File:Melithreptus chloropsis - The Birds of Australia.jpg
File:Melithreptus lunatus chloropsis.jpg
File:Melithreptus chloropsis - The Birds of Australia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Melithreptus lunatus chloropsis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is part of a complex of honeyeaters that were once considered sub-species of the White-throated Honeyeater, but are now recognized as distinct based on genetic and vocal differences.
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