Occupies a wide range of wooded habitats wherever plants are
parasitised by mistletoe.Feeds mostly
on fruits of mistletoe but also on fruits and nectar of other plants and
invertebrates. Generally common and widespread throughout Australia.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications:
Bird, forest and grassland
Family:
Dicaeidae (Flowerpeckers)
Information sources:
Photo 1 Male and Photo 2 Female taken at Mt Jukes by Marlis Schoeb
