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Crescent Honeyeater in its natural habitat
Fairly Common rarity

Crescent Honeyeater

Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus

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StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height15 cm
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"Males often sing from favourite exposed perches, creating recognizable “singing posts” in their territory."

Field Guide

Crescent Honeyeater

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The Crescent Honeyeater is a small, energetic honeyeater native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. Named for its clear black crescent edged in white on each side of the breast, This species is a familiar presence in Tasmania’s forests and the wetter woodlands of southern mainland Australia, especially where dense understory is present.

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