- Ramsayornis modestus
Identification
11cm
- Brown
- Pale breast with light brown scalloped markings
- Pinkish-red eyes and bill
- Dark legs and feet
Distribution
South-east Asia and Australasia: found in mangroves of southern New Guinea, north-eastern Queensland and adjacent islands.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Rainforest and mangroves.
Behaviour
Breeding
It nests in trees, building its nest from bark. The 2 eggs are incubated for 15 days.
Diet
The diet includes insects.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Discover Nature at JCU
- Wikipeadia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Brown-backed Honeyeater. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 20 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Brown-backed_Honeyeater
