Yellow-spotted Honeyeater
Meliphaga notata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMeliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
- GenusMeliphaga (Meliphaga Honeyeaters)
- SpeciesMeliphaga notata (Yellow-spotted Honeyeater)
About the Yellow-spotted Honeyeater
The yellow-spotted honeyeater (Meliphaga notata) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is also known as the lesser lewin. The bird is endemic to northern Queensland. The bird's common name refers to the yellow patch that members of the species have behind their eyes.
The yellow-spotted honeyeater is olive, brown, and gray in colour. The bird's weight ranges from around 23 to 30 grams, and the wingspan ranges from about 8 to 9 centimeters. The species contains two subspecies, which are known as Meliphaga notata notata and Meliphaga notata mixta. Yellow-spotted honeyeaters are aggressive and have a loud and metallic call.
The yellow-spotted honeyeater belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae. The species may consist of two subspecies: Meliphaga notata notata and Meliphaga notata mixta. The former was described by Gould in 1867 and the latter by Matthews in 1912. The specific epithet notata derives from the Latin notatus, meaning 'spotted' or 'marked'.
A bird similar to the yellow-spotted honeyeater was described in 1844. The yellow-spotted honeyeater is olive-brown on the top and olive-gray below. However, there are... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-spotted 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 Yellow-spotted Honeyeater in Daintree National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-spotted Honeyeater sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 1,263 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-spotted Honeyeater in Daintree National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-spotted Honeyeater in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.