StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height12 cm
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"Green-backed Honeyeaters often feed upside-down, acrobatically gleaning insects from the undersides of leaves."
Field Guide
Green-backed Honeyeater
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The Green-backed Honeyeater is a tiny, energetic bird native to the rainforests of northern Cape York Peninsula and nearby regions. This species is known for its subtle olive-green and yellow colouring, making it a delightful but often overlooked inhabitant of Australia’s tropical lowland forests.
Distribution Map
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