Family
Meliphagidae
Habits
Diurnal, Movements are regulated by the fruiting of the mistletoe
Habitat
Open Forest Woodland, From Northern Territory to southern Victoria.
Breeding
October November December January February, 2 rarely 3; salmon-pink, spotted reddish-brown and lilac. Both sexes construct the nest, share incubation and rear the young. Incubation period 12-15 days, fledge 12-14 days.
Diet
Herbivore, Almost entirely berries of mistletoe.
Details
Common Name: |
Painted Honeyeater |
Scientific Name: |
Grantiella picta |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Unavailable |
Status: |
Vulnerable |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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