Sugomel nigrum

Black Honeyeater at Higgins, ACT

Sugomel nigrum at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2013
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Identification history

Sugomel nigrum 14 Apr 2016 ChrisDavey
Sugomel nigrum 12 Apr 2016 ArcherCallaway
Certhionyx niger 12 Apr 2016 AlisonMilton

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User's notes

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

3 comments

ChrisDavey wrote:
   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 wrote:
   13 Apr 2016
Chris, This sighting was confirmed by COG at the time of sighting and was listed in their newsletter.
ChrisDavey wrote:
   15 Apr 2016
Many thanks for the confirmation. An unusual and important record. Chris

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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
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Sugomel niger
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