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Dark-brown Honeyeater

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Photo by Tanager
Parc Provincial de la Riviere Bleue, New Caledonia

Alternative name: Grey-eared Honeyeater

Lichmera incana

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
- 5.1 Vocalisation
6 References
7 External Links

[edit] Identification

13-17cm.

Males larger
Dull green brown upperparts
Grey underparts with an olive hue
Silver grey cheeks
Dark grey crown
Long, downcurved, black bill
Blue grey legs and feet

[edit] Distribution

Vanuatu and New Caledonia.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 5 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Scrub, forest, mangroves and gardens.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes insects, spiders, nectar and pollen.

The nest is built from grass and plant fibres, held together by spider webs. 2 white, red spotted eggs are laid are incubated for 14 days. The young fledge after 12 days.