RarityCommon
Height14 cm
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"Unlike many honeyeaters, this species relies mostly on insects and spiders rather than nectar."
Field Guide
Black-headed Honeyeater
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The Black-headed Honeyeater (*Melithreptus affinis*) is a small bird found only in Tasmania and its nearby islands, including King Island and the Furneaux Group. This species is easily recognised in the treetops of Tasmania’s forests, where it is a regular presence in both wet and dry sclerophyll habitats as well as coastal heaths and sometimes urban parks. The Black-headed Honeyeater is one of Tasmania’s 12 endemic bird species, making it a special find for birdwatchers visiting the island.
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