Bird Guide

Bridled Honeyeater

Bolemoreus frenatus

Least ConcernEndemicOmnivoreForestCup nestSmall · 34 g

About the Bridled Honeyeater

The bridled honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae with distinctive rein-like markings on its face that is endemic to northeastern Queensland. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist upland forests and subtropical or tropical rainforests, usually above 300 meters. In winter, it descends to lower forests including mangroves, and can sometimes be seen in more open habitats.

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The bridled honeyeater is a medium to large dusky honeyeater with a white gape and bicoloured bill. It has a blue eye with a yellow line below and white line behind, a yellow tuft on ear and a large, white-grey patch on the side of the neck.

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Where the Bridled Honeyeater lives

Regular range

When to see the Bridled Honeyeater

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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