Singing Honeyeater

1. Black facial stripe bordered below by a yellow streak

2. Pale underparts with fine streaking on the breast

3. Olive-green wings with yellow flashes

These birds are omnivorous, feeding on nectar, insects, grubs, berries, and fruit. They play a key role in pollination and pest control within their ecosystems. Singing Honeyeaters are territorial, especially during the breeding season (July to February), and are known for their aggressive group defense of nests and territories. Their cup-shaped nests are built in dense shrubs or tree forks, and both parents feed the chicks. They are not migratory and can be found in their home ranges year-round.

Singing Honeyeaters are found throughout inland and western Australia, including the southwest, Western Australian coastal islands, and as far north as the Kimberley and as far east as the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. They inhabit open shrublands, woodlands (especially those with acacias), swamps, creek lines, and are frequent visitors to city parks, gardens, and farms. They are often seen foraging at low levels in shrubs or on the ground, and are one of the first birds to sing at dawn.