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SCARLET HONEYEATER
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
SCARLET HONEYEATER
Myzomela sanguinolenta 11 cm
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Despite its brilliant colour, the male Scarlet
Honeyeater is often difficult to observe because it is small and forages mainly
in tall trees.
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Usually
the Scarlet Honeyeater occurs in flocks following the seasonal flowerings of plants.
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These
birds are observed most readily in gardens where native plants such as grevilleas and bottle-brushes predominate.
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It is often detected first by its sweet jingling
call.
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Can easily be seen in Spring on the flowering Jacaranda tree at
Chambers Wildlife
Rainforest Lodge .
Additional Information: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
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The male of this species has a bright red head and chest and
black wings, whilst the female is a dull brown.
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They are often found near blossoms of
equally bright red Banksia.
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They are found in rainforest, woodlands and even
urban areas along the east coast of Australia, perhaps more commonly seen in the
tropical part of their range.
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They are also found in tropical Asia and islands
of the tropical Pacific.
Script:
Courtesy of Damon Ramsey BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
Additional Scarlet Honeyeater
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