Rufous-banded Honeyeater
Conopophila albogularis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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. The rufous-banded honeyeater is considered one of the most common small birds in the suburban ecosystem of Darwin, Australia, notable because its lack of introduced bird species.
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Range and habitat
Southern New Guinea and northeastern Australia (northern Northern Territory eastward to Cape York Peninsula).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-banded honeyeater
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
