White-lined Honeyeater
Territornis albilineata
White-lined Honeyeater (Territornis albilineata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The White-lined Honeyeater (Territornis albilineata) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 23.7 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Territornis
- Species albilineata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23.7 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-lined Honeyeater is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White-lined Honeyeater is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-lined Honeyeater (Territornis albilineata) is a member of the Meliphagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU c Top End, n NT (nc Australia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23.7 g, with a wing length of about 8.8 cm and a tail of around 7.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-lined Honeyeater?
The White-lined Honeyeater is a small bird that weighs around 23.7 g.
Where does the White-lined Honeyeater live?
The White-lined Honeyeater is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU c Top End, n NT (nc Australia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the White-lined Honeyeater belong to?
The White-lined Honeyeater (Territornis albilineata) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-lined Honeyeater eat?
The White-lined Honeyeater is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-lined Honeyeater migrate?
The White-lined Honeyeater is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the White-lined Honeyeater make?
1 real field recording of the White-lined Honeyeater — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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