Rufous-banded Honeyeater
Rufous-banded Honeyeater
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The Rufous-banded Honeyeater is a small, distinctive honeyeater of northern Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a rufous band across its chest. It is a highly active and agile bird.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, mangroves, and coastal scrub, often near water, in northern Australia and New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its small size and the prominent rufous band on its chest. Watch for its agile movements as it feeds. Listen for its high-pitched, often sibilant calls.
When to spot
Active year-round and throughout the day.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, mangroves, and coastal scrub, often near water, in northern Australia and New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its small size and the prominent rufous band on its chest. Watch for its agile movements as it feeds. Listen for its high-pitched, often sibilant calls.
When to spot
Active year-round and throughout the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its aerial feeding, often catching insects in flight as well as gleaning nectar from flowers.
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- 384 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 13 hours ago
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