Ramsayornis modestus
(Brown-backed honeyeater)
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FAMILY |
Meliphagidae |
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Species |
Ramsayornis modestus |
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Common name |
Brown-backed honeyeater |
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Main colour |
Brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Breast pale with brown scalloped markings, size 11-12 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This small bird is uncommon on the Townsville campus but can be found at times near water. This bird has a dull brown body, a thin pale line under the eye but the underparts are distinctive. They are pale with dark brown arcs so they appear as though scalloped. Legs and feet dark, eyes pinkish-red, bill pinkish-red.
