White-plumed Honeyeater in its natural habitat
Common rarity

White-plumed Honeyeater

Ptilotula penicillata

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StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height16 cm
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"They sometimes pierce the base of tubular flowers to access nectar, a clever feeding strategy."

Field Guide

White-plumed Honeyeater

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The White-plumed Honeyeater (*Ptilotula penicillata*) is a small, lively bird native to mainland Australia, easily recognised by the white plume along its neck. This species is a familiar sight in woodlands, along waterways, and in urban parks and gardens throughout much of the country, except for the far north, Cape York Peninsula, and the southwest.

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