Bridled Honeyeater
Bolemoreus frenatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMeliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
- GenusBolemoreus (Bridled and Eungella Honeyeaters)
- SpeciesBolemoreus frenatus (Bridled Honeyeater)
About the Bridled Honeyeater
The bridled honeyeater (Bolemoreus frenatus) 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.
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.
The scientific name for the bridled honeyeater is Bolemoreus frenatus (Ramsay, 1874). Initially designated Ptilotis frenata Ramsay, E.P. 1874, then Lichenostomus frenatus and lastly Bolemoreus frenatus. The bird was also called Dorothina frenata when it was placed in the family melithreptide by Gregory Mathews in Volume XI of Birds of Australia p.478.
Both the bridled honeyeater and Eungella honeyeater were previously placed in the genus Lichenostomus, but were moved to Bolemoreus after... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bridled Honeyeater in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bridled Honeyeater in Daintree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bridled Honeyeater sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 386 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bridled Honeyeater in Daintree National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Bridled Honeyeater in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.