Archer's Honeyeater

Dessonornis archeri

Archer's Honeyeater (Dessonornis archeri) is a small passerine bird native to the rainforests of New Guinea. It is characterized by its distinctive black and yellow plumage, with a black head and upperparts, and bright yellow underparts. This species is known for its unique feeding behavior, using its specialized brush-tipped tongue to feed on nectar from flowers and insects. Archer's Honeyeater is often found in the canopy of lowland and montane rainforests, where it forages for food and builds its cup-shaped nest. Although not much is known about its population trends, habitat loss and deforestation pose potential threats to this species.

Habitat: Rainforests of New Guinea