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Brown-backed Honeyeater
Ramsayornis modestus
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About
The brown-backed honeyeater (Ramsayornis modestus) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 8, 20265P93+39 Cuckoo Lake, Smithfield QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: Michelle LindsonView observation from Oct 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 8, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: miles michaudView observation from Oct 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 8, 2026Smithfield, QLD, AUObserver: miles michaudView observation from Oct 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 6, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: wild_felixView observation from Oct 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 15, 2026Cairns Cattana Wetlands, Dunne Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: claire warbyView observation from Sep 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 27, 2026Kuranda QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: andrewpavlovView observation from Aug 27, 2026 on iNaturalist