Ecology: Territoriality
The helmeted honeyeater is a territorial bird. In order to breed, a pair must establish a territory from which all other birds are aggressively excluded.
At times, other birds will attempt to take over the territory.
If a territory is invaded, then the nest will be neglected and the breeding attempt of the pair will fail.
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Paperbark thickets
Paperbark & swamp gum
Breeding territories
Above the flood plain
Non-breeding territories
Permanent water
Creek