Meliphaga gracilis
(Graceful honeyeater)
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FAMILY |
Meliphagidae |
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Species |
Meliphaga gracilis |
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Common name |
Graceful honeyeater |
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Main colour |
Olive-brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Prominent yellow spot behind the eye, size 14-17 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns |
Description
The body of this species is olive-brown in colour but wings and lower back tend to be darker, the underparts are a light brown. Differs from the Yellow-spotted honeyeater, by the lighter body shade, the larger yellow patch and absence of a line under the eye. Legs and feet brown, eyes brown, bill brown. Usually found in forested areas. Photograph courtesy of Ian Montgomery, www.birdway.com.au
