Yellow-Plumed Honeyeater
Ptilotula ornata
Aves › Passeriformes › Meliphagidae › Ptilotula
Conservation status: least_concern
The yellow-plumed honeyeater is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia, where it inhabits temperate forests and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
How To Identify
This species is a moderately sized passerine with an elegant build. Its most distinguishing features are the bright yellow plumes adorning its crest or tail area, contrasting with generally darker plumage.
Habitat
It inhabits eucalyptus woodlands, mallee scrubland, and open forests across inland and semi-arid regions of Australia.
Behaviour
This honeyeater is highly vocal and territorial, often seen in small flocks that move nomadically in search of flowering eucalypts, performing elaborate chasing displays during breeding.
Native Range
The Yellow-Plumed Honeyeater is native to southern mainland Australia, ranging from western New South Wales and Victoria, through South Australia to south-west Western Australia.
Did You Know?
The Yellow-plumed Honeyeater is named for the distinctive yellow ear-coverts and wing patches that become especially vibrant during breeding season. These birds are so agile they can hover in place while feeding on nectar, much like hummingbirds.
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