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Brown Honeyeater
Lichmera indistincta
-28.7384, 151.877
Field Notes
Description:
Small Australian honeyeater, grey brown colouring lighter on belly, some olive green colour in wings and tail, tiny yellow marking behind eye. Feeds on nectar, small insects, lerps, honeydew. For a small bird it has a loud call and its singing is melodious. There are at least 5 races in Australia and islands such as Bali, Tiwi Islands, but during migration the races integrate and possible cross-breeding occurs.
Habitat:
Found in varied habitats around Australia, there has been a decline in some areas where it was once common. This one found dipping into water troughs on a dry afternoon.
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PublishedMay 18, 2014
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