Timeliopsis fulvigula
The Olive Straightbill (Timeliopsis fulvigula) is a small, unassuming honeyeater endemic to the montane forests of New Guinea, typically measuring 12-14 cm in length and weighing around 12-15 grams. Its plumage is predominantly dull olive-green on the upperparts, with slightly paler, greyish-olive underparts and distinctive pale yellow to whitish undertail coverts. A key identifying feature is its slender, noticeably straight, black bill, which is uniquely adapted for its feeding strategies. ...
This species primarily inhabits mid-montane to subalpine evergreen forests, forest edges, and secondary growth. It is found at elevations typically ranging from 1,400 to 3,500 meters above sea level.
The primary diet of the Olive Straightbill consists of nectar, supplemented by small insects and spiders. It forages by probing flowers and gleaning invertebrates from vegetation.
The Olive Straightbill is an active, diurnal bird, often observed diligently foraging from dawn to dusk. Its foraging strategy is highly specialized, primarily involving probing flowers for nectar with its long, straight bill, as well as gleaning small insects and spiders from foliage, bark, and ...
The Olive Straightbill is strictly endemic to the island of New Guinea, where it is widely distributed across the central mountain ranges. Its range encompasses the highlands of both Papua New Guinea (eastern half) and Western New Guinea (Indonesia's provinces of Papua and West Papua). Key mounta...
Least Concern
- The Olive Straightbill is one of only two species in its genus, Timeliopsis, both endemic to New Guinea. - Its scientific name, 'fulvigula,' literally translates from Latin as 'yellow throat,' referring to the subtle yellowish wash on its throat and breast. - Its long, straight bill is a unique...