StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height19 cm
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"The species is named after Sir William Macleay, a prominent 19th-century naturalist."
Field Guide
Macleay's Honeyeater
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Macleay's Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird found only in the rainforests of northern Queensland. Recognizable by its black cap and orange buff face, this species is a familiar sight in the canopy and gardens of the Wet Tropics.
Distribution Map
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