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Striped Honeyeater

Plectorhyncha lanceolata

The Striped Honeyeater, known scientifically as Plectorhyncha lanceolata, is a medium-sized bird of the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae, native to Australia. It measures approximately 23 cm in length and is characterized by its light greyish-brown plumage with dark brown centers to the feathers, creating a striped appearance. This striping is particularly pronounced on the head and neck.

Identification Tips

Both male and female Striped Honeyeaters share a similar appearance, with their distinctive striped pattern most notable on the head and back of the neck. The underparts are whitish with faint streaks. The bill is short and sharply pointed, suitable for their insectivorous diet, and is dark blue-grey, fading to grey-black at the tip. The legs and feet are blue-grey, and the iris is a dark black-brown.

Habitat

The Striped Honeyeater is found in a variety of habitats, including drier open forests, heathlands, mangroves, and coastal swamp forests. It is also known to inhabit developed areas with native and exotic trees and shrubs.

Distribution

This species is primarily located in inland eastern Australia but also extends to coastal regions from southeast Queensland to the central coast of New South Wales.

Behaviour

The Striped Honeyeater is often observed alone or in pairs, and sometimes in small flocks. It is not known to be territorial but will defend its nest vigorously. It engages in social activities such as allopreening and may participate in communal feeding and drinking with other bird species.

Song & Calls

The song of the Striped Honeyeater is a melodic "chirp, chirp, cherry, cherry," while its contact call is a sharp "chewee." When alarmed, it emits a shrill, whistling note.

Breeding

Breeding occurs throughout its range, with both sexes involved in nest building, incubation, and feeding of the young. The nest is a deep cup or bag shape, often suspended from drooping branches. The eggs are dull white with reddish-brown blotches, and the species is known to lay an average of three eggs.

Similar Species

There are no similar species within its range that would cause confusion due to the Striped Honeyeater's distinctive striping and habitat preferences.

Diet and Feeding

The Striped Honeyeater primarily feeds on insects, but its diet also includes seeds, fruits, and nectar. It forages in the canopy, gleaning from leaves and probing crevices for insects.

Conservation Status

The IUCN lists the Striped Honeyeater as Least Concern due to its wide distribution and stable population numbers.

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