Rufous-banded Honeyeater
A species of Conopophila Honeyeaters Scientific name : Conopophila albogularis Genus : Conopophila Honeyeaters
Rufous-banded Honeyeater, A species of Conopophila Honeyeaters
Botanical name: Conopophila albogularis
Genus: Conopophila Honeyeaters
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Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The rufous-banded honeyeater (Conopophila albogularis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in the Aru Islands, New Guinea and northern Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous-banded Honeyeater primarily feeds on arthropods and nectar, occasionally arils, and uses various foraging techniques like gleaning, sally-striking, and probing in different habitats such as tree crowns and swamps. It feeds alone or in groups, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
Rufous-banded Honeyeater occupies diverse habitats, predominantly linked to water bodies. They are commonly found in open riparian woodland areas dominated by paperbark trees and in proximity to wetlands. These birds also inhabit patches of monsoon vine forests, as well as open and closed mangrove woodlands, especially when these are situated close to favored environments. Rufous-banded Honeyeater tends to avoid extensive mangrove forests and favors areas with a shrubby or grassy understorey near water sources. Urban presence is notable, with adaptations to parks, gardens, and street vegetation within cities and towns.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Nectar Feeder
Platform
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Honeyeaters Genus
Conopophila Honeyeaters Species
Rufous-banded Honeyeater 
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