RarityFairly Common
Height16 cm
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"During drought periods, hundreds can gather at remaining water sources, with records of up to 65 birds congregating in a single area."
Field Guide
Yellow-plumed Honeyeater
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The Yellow-plumed Honeyeater (*Ptilotula ornata*) is a medium-sized, highly vocal bird found across the drier woodlands and mallee regions of southern Australia. Endemic to the continent, this honeyeater is best known for its prominent, upswept yellow neck plumes, which stand out against its olive-brown and streaked plumage. The species is a key member of mallee ecosystems.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Yellow-plumed Honeyeater has been recorded.
- Laratinga WetlandsKey spot🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 32 species · 78 sightings · seen 13 days ago
- Aldinga Conservation ParkKey spotSouth Australia · 4 species · 5 sightings · seen 37 days ago
- Australian Inland Botanic GardensKey spotNew South Wales
- Bromus DamKey spotWestern Australia
- Butlers DamKey spotVictoria · 1 species · 2 sightings · seen 226 days ago
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