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Lichmera indistincta

Lichmera indistincta

(Brown honeyeater)

FAMILY

Meliphagidae

Species

Lichmera indistincta

Common name

Brown honeyeater

Main colour

Dull olive-brown

Distinctive feature

Wedge of yellow or white behind the eye, size 12-16 cm

Campus

Townsville

Description

This honeyeater has a dull olive-brown body, with a darker face, underparts are buff-coloured to almost white, recognized by small wedge-shaped patch of yellow or white just behind the eye. Legs and feet brown, eyes dark brown, bill black. Common in garden areas.

Additional Photos

Brown Honeyeater perching.