Purple-gaped Honeyeater (species: Lichenostomus cratitius) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Lichenostomus cratitius
Purple-gaped Honeyeater


©Bushie: Purple-gaped Honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Meliphagidae
Genus Lichenostomus
Species Lichenostomus cratitius
Status least concern
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Colours

                        

Distinguishing features

It is distinguished from other similarly coloured honeyeaters by the line of purple skin from its cheek to its gape.  It also has a black face mask and a prominent yellow ear tuft.

Size

  • From 16 cm to 20 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is endemic to Australia.Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. (Wikipedia)

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