White-cheeked Honeyeaters have a rather monotonous call. This bird sat on a branch and called for a few minutes:

White-cheeked Honeyeaters are quite small (16-19 cm from tip of beak to tip of tail) and have a long, curved beak for delving into blossoms. They’re very similar in appearance to New Holland Honeyeaters. In fact, the two species often hang out together.

Here’s a still picture of the bird that was singing:

To learn more about these birds and the very similar New Holland Honeyeaters, check out my related posts.

Common name: White-cheeked Honeyeater
Scientific name: Phylidonyris nigra
Approximate length: 16-19 cm
Date spotted: 21 December 2024 (summer)
Location: Manly Dam Reserve, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’24.3″S 151°15’06.3″E