White-fronted Honeyeater
Purnella albifrons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMeliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
- GenusPurnella
- SpeciesPurnella albifrons (White-fronted Honeyeater)
About the White-fronted Honeyeater
The white-fronted honeyeater (Purnella albifrons) is a medium-sized bird species endemic to Australia. Mainly distributed throughout arid and semi-arid landscapes. The white-fronted honeyeater has distinct colourings with a white face, black or brown upper chest with white speckles and yellow panels on their brown wings.
The white-fronted honeyeater was described by the English bird artist John Gould in 1841 and given the binomial name Glyciphila albifrons. The specific epithet combines albus meaning 'white' with frons meaning 'forehead' or 'front'. The white-fronted honeyeater was formerly in the genus Phylidonyris, but is now classified as their own genus, Purnella. The generic name was chosen to honour the oologist and collector, Herbert A. Purnell.
White-fronted honeyeaters (as the name suggests) primarily consume nectar from flowers. Studies have been undertaken to expand this field of knowledge and it has been identified that when nectar is not available or in minimal supply, white-fronted honeyeaters may consume a range of other materials such as seeds, plant matter and insects. This level of variation within the diet allows white-fronted honeyeaters... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-fronted Honeyeater in Flinders Ranges 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 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Flinders Ranges National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-fronted Honeyeater in Flinders Ranges National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-fronted Honeyeater sighting in Flinders Ranges National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-fronted Honeyeater in Flinders Ranges National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for White-fronted Honeyeater in Flinders Ranges National Park in our monthly data.