Tagula Balkuşu Microptilotis vicina

A little-known, medium-sized honeyeater of foothill forest and edge on Tagula in the Louisade Islands. Found only in a narrow altitudinal range and considered data deficient. Olive coloration with a fairly long, heavy bill, round, yellow ear spot and grayish eye. The only honeyeater of this type on Tagula Island. Call, a “chup” note like other closely-related species. Also, musical “wee-you” and “chew-wit” calls.