The rufous-banded honeyeater (''Conopophila albogularis'') is a species of

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in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in the Aru Islands,

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and northern

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. Its natural

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is subtropical or tropical mangrove

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s. The rufous-banded honeyeater is considered one of the most common small birds in the suburban ecosystem of Darwin, Australia, notable because its lack of introduced bird species. It is also native to Queensland, Australia. Ornithologist F. Salomonsen recognized two subspecies of rufous-banded honeyeater, ''Conopophila albogularis'' and ''Conopophila mimikae'' but J. Ford disagreed with this subspeciation.

References

Rufous Banded Honeyeater on Lotus Stem - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia

Rufous Banded Honeyeater with Insect - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia

Rufous Banded Honeyeater in Black Wattle - Fogg Dam - Northern Territory - Australia

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