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Mountain Honeyeater

Mountain Honeyeater

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The Eastern Honeyeater is a plain, olive-brown honeyeater found across eastern parts of New Guinea. It inhabits lowland and hill forests and is relatively inconspicuous.
Where to spot
Lowland and hill forests, forest edges, and secondary growth in eastern New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for movement in the mid to upper canopy of dense forests. Its plain plumage makes it blend in, so listening for its calls is often the best detection method.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, generally more active in the mornings.
File:Meliphaga orientalis - Nigel Voaden - 3329812.jpeg
File:Meliphaga orientalis - Nigel Voaden - 3329812.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like many honeyeaters in New Guinea, it plays a role in the pollination of native flora as it moves between flowering trees searching for nectar.
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