Scarlet Honeyeater
Scarlet Honeyeater
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The Scarlet Honeyeater is a small, vibrant honeyeater found across northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. Males are brilliantly colored with extensive scarlet red plumage.
Where to spot
Widespread across coastal and subcoastal northern and eastern Australia, and parts of southern New Guinea. It inhabits open forests, woodlands, rainforest edges, mangroves, and suburban gardens, favoring areas with abundant flowering plants.
How to spot
Males are unmistakable with their brilliant scarlet head, back, and rump, contrasting with black wings and tail. Females are plainer. Look for them actively feeding on nectar in flowering trees, often hovering. Listen for their sharp, metallic 'kiss-kiss' or 'chink-chink' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in tropical parts, but partially migratory/nomadic in subtropical/temperate regions, following flowering events. Best observed when flowering trees are abundant, usually spring to summer.
Where to spot
Widespread across coastal and subcoastal northern and eastern Australia, and parts of southern New Guinea. It inhabits open forests, woodlands, rainforest edges, mangroves, and suburban gardens, favoring areas with abundant flowering plants.
How to spot
Males are unmistakable with their brilliant scarlet head, back, and rump, contrasting with black wings and tail. Females are plainer. Look for them actively feeding on nectar in flowering trees, often hovering. Listen for their sharp, metallic 'kiss-kiss' or 'chink-chink' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in tropical parts, but partially migratory/nomadic in subtropical/temperate regions, following flowering events. Best observed when flowering trees are abundant, usually spring to summer.
Despite their small size, Scarlet Honeyeaters are highly vocal, often giving their distinctive high-pitched, tinkling calls from prominent perches in flowering trees.
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