StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height13 cm
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"Rufous-banded Honeyeaters are among the most common small birds in Darwin’s suburban areas, thriving where few introduced species compete."
Field Guide
Rufous-banded Honeyeater
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The Rufous-banded Honeyeater is a small bird native to northern Australia and New Guinea, and is one of the most common birds in the suburban parks and gardens of Darwin. This species is easily recognised by the distinctive rufous-orange band across its chest, which stands out against its white throat and belly. The Rufous-banded Honeyeater thrives in both natural and urban habitats, making it a familiar sight in the tropical north.
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