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Julatten, Queensland, Australia, May 2005
Xanthotis macleayanus

Xanthotis macleayana

Identification

20 cm

  • Black cap
  • Orange patch around the eye

Distribution

Endemic to NE Queensland, Australia.

Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species[1].

Habitat

Rainforests.

Behaviour

Diet

Diet includes mainly insects and spiders, some nectar, and a little fruit.

References

  1. Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2012. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2012. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
  2. Rainforest Australia

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