RarityUncommon
Height22 cm
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"Striped Honeyeaters sometimes use their feet to hold food while eating, which is rare among honeyeaters."
Field Guide
Striped Honeyeater
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The Striped Honeyeater (*Plectorhyncha lanceolata*) is a medium-sized, uniquely patterned honeyeater found across inland and coastal regions of eastern Australia. Its most recognisable feature is the bold black and white streaking on its head and neck, which creates a spiky, crested look.
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