Our symbol of Glen Junor:

The Black-chinned honeyeater

This bird, native to Gisborne, is a symbol of the many facets of Glen Junor: nature, sustainability, co-operative living, distinctive, friendly and inquisitive.

It was once an everyday joy to see the Black-chinned honeyeater in Gisborne and surrounds. Sadly, this beautiful bird has declined in numbers in Victoria and is no longer found in parts of its range. Our work in expanding and rehabilitating high quality native vegetation and habitat is aimed at restoring populations of Black-chinned Honeyeaters, along with other native flora and fauna.

 

PROFILE

BEHAVIOUR & PERSONALITY

  • Feeds in groups of 12

  • Feeds on nectar, insects, seeds

  • Noisy, gregarious, active, scratchy call,

  • Inquisitive

  • Territorial

  • Flits from perch to perch, often sideways and upside-down.

LOOK

  • Average size, 15cm

  • Medium & stocky, short tail

  • Black head, olive green/golden yellow, black chin and bright blue above eye

  • Both sexes look alike

BREEDING & HABITAT

  • Co-operative breeding

  • Builds a “wooly”, cup-shaped nest. Tending to choose pale colours for nesting material

  • Lives in Box & Ironbark Eucalyptus and Bloodwoods, near waterways.

  • Moves seasonally

 
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