Species guide
New Holland Honeyeater: how to recognise it
A bird of Oceania. Learn the marks that make it easy to identify, then practise with real photographs in Lore.
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- Scientific name
- Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
- Family
- Honeyeaters
- Size
- About 17–19 cm
- Habitat
- Heath, coastal scrub and gardens
- Found in
- Oceania
The key marks
Black and white streaked, with yellow patches on wings and tail and a white eye.
Voice
A sharp, repeated “chick” and fast piping.
Good to know
It feeds on nectar from banksias and grevilleas and helps pollinate them.
Where and when
You can expect to find it in heath, coastal scrub and gardens. Distribution changes with the seasons and from year to year, so check a recent local observation source before you go looking.