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Sighting 3342861

Sugomel nigrum

Black Honeyeater at Higgins, ACT

Sugomel nigrum at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2013 06:40 PM
Sugomel nigrum at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2013 06:40 PM
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Sugomel nigrum ChrisDavey 14 Apr 2016
Sugomel nigrum ArcherCallaway 12 Apr 2016
Certhionyx niger AlisonMilton 12 Apr 2016

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Male and juvenile. The male was only prent for one day but the juvenile stayed for five days

3 comments

ChrisDavey
   13 Apr 2016
Hi apm57, this Black Honeyeater is a most unusual and exciting record for the ACT. Could you please confirm this observation. Many thanks, Chris
AlisonMilton
   13 Apr 2016
Chris, This sighting was confirmed by COG at the time of sighting and was listed in their newsletter.
ChrisDavey
   15 Apr 2016
Many thanks for the confirmation. An unusual and important record. Chris

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 18 Nov 2013 06:40 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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Species information

  • Sugomel nigrum Scientific name
  • Black Honeyeater Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Vagrant native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 603.95m Recorded at altitude

  • Synonyms

    Sugomel niger

Seasonal activity

  • Nesting site

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