About the Silver-eared Honeyeater
The silver-eared honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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The Silver-eared honeyeater is a sparrow-sized honeyeater with a downcurved bill, a prominent white ear mark, plain brown upperparts, and pale underparts with distinct dark mottling on the breast. Inhabits open coastal areas with canegrass and scattered trees, and also mangroves and coconut plantations. Generally occurs within vegetation close to watercourses. Combination of streaked chest, pale ear patch, and plain brown upperparts separate it from all other New Guinea honeyeaters. Vocalizations include harsh chattering and nasal "weet-weet-weet" calls, as well as a sharp "jit" note.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Olive HoneyeaterLichmera argentaurisThe olive honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
Seram HoneyeaterLichmera monticolaThe Seram honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
Black-necklaced HoneyeaterLichmera notabilisThe black-necklaced honeyeater or black-chested honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
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