This drawing has been supplied by the Victorian Government and is copyright to that organisation. Please enjoy the drawing and respect the copyright. Pure populations of this attractive honeyeater are now restricted to a small area on the outskirts of Melbourne. It is thought that there are only about 100-150 of these birds remaining. The birds are about 20cm in total length and the sexes are similar.
Underparts are yellowish-green with dark streaks.
The sides of the head are glossy black with golden ear-tufts and a yellow throat.