Purple-gaped Honeyeater
A species of Purple-gaped and Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters Scientific name : Lichenostomus cratitius Genus : Purple-gaped and Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters
Purple-gaped Honeyeater, A species of Purple-gaped and Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters
Botanical name: Lichenostomus cratitius
Genus: Purple-gaped and Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters
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Description
The purple-gaped honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to southern Australia. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Purple-gaped Honeyeater consumes insects, nectar, and occasionally fruit and seeds. Purple-gaped Honeyeater forages in trees and sometimes on the ground, often acrobatically. Purple-gaped Honeyeater typically feeds alone or in small groups, showing aggression towards similar-sized species.
Habitat
The habitat of purple-gaped Honeyeater encompasses mallee ecosystems, with a preference for heathland but also present in woodland and shrubland environments. These areas typically feature a dense, shrubby understorey including species like broombush or spinifex. Purple-gaped Honeyeater also inhabits thickets within agricultural landscapes and roadside remnants. Some populations are found in sandplain heaths and dry sclerophyll forests or woodlands, as well as riparian zones dominated by eucalyptus or paperbark trees.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Honeyeaters Species
Purple-gaped Honeyeater 
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