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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the White-plumed Honeyeater
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"They sometimes pierce the base of tubular flowers to access nectar, a clever feeding strategy."
Field Guide
White-plumed Honeyeater
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The White-plumed Honeyeater (*Ptilotula penicillata*) is a small, lively bird native to mainland Australia, easily recognised by the white plume along its neck. This species is a familiar sight in woodlands, along waterways, and in urban parks and gardens throughout much of the country, except for the far north, Cape York Peninsula, and the southwest.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the White-plumed Honeyeater has been recorded.
- Nadjung Mada Nature Reserve🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 1 species · seen 25 days ago
- Standley Chasm🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 1 species · seen 22 days ago
- Ayers Rock CampgroundNorthern Territory · 2 species · seen 174 days ago
- Bababi DjinanangVictoria
- Bullara StationWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 133 days ago
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