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Brown-backed Honeyeater in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Brown-backed Honeyeater

Ramsayornis modestus

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RarityCommon
Height13 cm

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"Brown-backed Honeyeaters build intricate, pendulous dome nests, often hanging above water for protection."

Field Guide

Brown-backed Honeyeater

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The Brown-backed Honeyeater (*Ramsayornis modestus*) is a small, energetic bird found along the far northeastern coast of Australia and in New Guinea. It is recognised for its brown upperparts and contrasting white underparts, with a pinkish bill and a thin white line running beneath the eye. This species is commonly seen darting through flowering trees near water in coastal habitats

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Curated birding spots where the Brown-backed Honeyeater has been recorded.

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