White-naped Honeyeater
Melithreptus lunatus
Family: Meliphagidae
Adult - March 2004
© 2004 Mike Simpson
Status: Common/Migratory
The White-naped Honeyeater is a very attractive bird with olive green back, black head and white breast. Living in coastal scrub, woodlands and may be found in parks and gardens.
Size: 13-15cm
Voice: Constant cheeping
Nesting Ecology: The nest is a delicate hanging cup of grass, bark, down and spiders web. Hanging from a branch 5-20m above the ground. Aug-Dec
Australian Distribution: Coastal e,Aust inland to the ranges and far south of W.Aust
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