Rufous-banded Honeyeater
Conopophila albogularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMeliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
- GenusConopophila (Conopophila Honeyeaters)
- SpeciesConopophila albogularis (Rufous-banded Honeyeater)
About the Rufous-banded Honeyeater
The rufous-banded honeyeater (Conopophila albogularis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and northern Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. The rufous-banded honeyeater is considered one of the most common small birds in the suburban ecosystem of Darwin, Australia, notable because its lack of introduced bird species. It is also native to Queensland, Australia. Ornithologist F. Salomonsen recognized two subspecies of rufous-banded honeyeater, Conopophila albogularis and Conopophila mimikae but J. Ford disagreed with this subspeciation. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-banded Honeyeater in Kakadu 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 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-banded Honeyeater in Kakadu National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-banded Honeyeater sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 697 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-banded Honeyeater in Kakadu National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-banded Honeyeater in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.