Family
Dicaeidae
Habits
Diurnal, Locally nomadic, forage alone, governed by the fruiting of mistletoes.
Habitat
Forest Woodland Shrubland Stone Country, Dense rain-forest to mallee scrubs of interior; open woodland.
Breeding
October November December January February March (according to fruiting), 3 (usually); pure white.Female builds and incubates, the male shares feeding duties. Young fledge 15 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, feed on the berries of the parasitic mistletoe plant, spreading the seeds of the fruit. Also feeds on insects.
Details
Common Name: |
Mistletoebird |
Scientific Name: |
Dicaeum hirundinaceum |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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