Habitat of the Black-chinned Honeyeater Melithreptis gularis gularis in the Greater Brisbane Region, Queensland

摘要

The south-eastern subspecics of the Black-chinned Honeyeater Melithreptis gularis gularis is one of several bird species occurring in woodland and open forest habitats in south eastern Australia that have experienced serious population declines in rcccnt decades. Managing for the conservation of the Black-chinned Honeyeater, or decision-making with respect to the species in relation to development assessment, may be hindered by large gaps in our understanding of its basic biology and its low dctcctability. This study examined the floristic assemblages at locations at which the species has been recorded in the greater Brisbane region. Within the study area, the Black-chinned Honcyeater appears to be a habitat specialist, particularly favouring open forests in which Eucalyptus moluccana is a dominant species. It was also recorded in open forests dominated by Corymbia henryi and Eucalyptus fibrosa subsp fibrosa.