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A photo of a Singing Honeyeater (Gavicalis virescens)
Singing Honeyeater

Singing Honeyeater

Gavicalis virescens

The singing honeyeater (Gavicalis virescens) is a small bird found in Australia, and is part of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. The bird lives in a wide range of shrubland, woodland, and coastal habitat. It is relatively common and is widespread right across Australia west of the Great Dividing Range, through to the west coast and on Western Australian coastal islands. It does not occur in other countries. Singing honeyeaters can vary in length from 17–22 cm (6.7–8.7 in). Their overall appearance is grey-brown. The tail and wings are olive-green with flashes of yellow. There is a broad, black stripe running from the behind the beak to the back, and a yellow streak immediately below this from the eye. The bird's song ranges from scratchy to melodious. The song also varies according to where they live. The singing honeyeater has close relatives that have a similar general appearance, or some details in common, with overlapping ranges and similar voices, so a bird identification guide with clear visuals may be essential to attain the correct identity.
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Angus Hamilton
Monday 17 Apr 2023 - 10:45pm
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Matthew Egan
Sunday 09 Apr 2023 - 3:11pm
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Angus Hamilton
Sunday 09 Apr 2023 - 1:04pm
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Matthew Egan
Friday 07 Apr 2023 - 2:13pm
Australia
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