About the White-plumed Honeyeater
The white-plumed honeyeater is a medium sized passerine of the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters) endemic to mainland Australia. Its key identifying characteristics are a primarily olive-grey body and yellow face, a slightly down-curved bill and its white distal neck-plumes from which it takes its name. White-Plumed Honeyeaters exhibit a preference for woodlands and riparian areas and have a very strong association with River Red Gums. They exhibit a small seasonal migration from ranges to lower areas in winter. Today the species is most commonly seen through Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, but is also found in regions of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. They are often seen in gardens and backyards with vegetation cover.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Ptilotula penicillata |
| Species Codes | whphon1, WPHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-plumed Honeyeater belong to?
The White-plumed Honeyeater (Ptilotula penicillata) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-plumed Honeyeater?
The white-plumed honeyeater is a medium sized passerine of the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters) endemic to mainland Australia. Its key identifying characteristics are a primarily olive-grey body and yellow face, a slightly down-curved bill and its white distal neck-plumes from which it takes its na...
Where can I report a White-plumed Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of White-plumed Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whphon1, or on iNaturalist.