StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height14 cm
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"Despite their plain appearance, Dusky Honeyeaters can be feisty, sometimes aggressively chasing other birds and even coordinating attacks on potential threats like cuckoos."
Field Guide
Dusky Myzomela
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The Dusky Honeyeater (*Myzomela obscura*) is a small, plain-coloured honeyeater found in northern and eastern Australia, as well as southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Although it lacks the vibrant colours of many other honeyeaters, this species is a familiar and successful resident of dense coastal and lowland forests, including rainforests, monsoon forests, and mangroves. Its adaptability and active foraging style make it a common sight in a range of habitats near water.
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