Lichenostomus unicolor
(White-gaped honeyeater)
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FAMILY |
Meliphagidae |
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Species |
Lichenostomus unicolor |
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Common name |
White-gaped honeyeater |
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Main colour |
Olive green, grey |
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Distinctive feature |
White gape, size 18-22 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This honeyeater is commonly found along streams, in gardens and also associated with mangrove communities. The upperparts are dark olive green to grey, with a brighter olive green on the wings, underparts are a mid-grey in colour. The distinctive feature is the white gape. Legs and feet grey, bill is dark grey and eyes are greenish-brown.
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