Management Game: A Short Quiz
What is the preferred habitat of the helmeted honeyeater?
riparian forest
open woodland
dense shrubland
mallee
alpine rock screes
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Helmeted honeyeaters nest in understorey shrubs, but are always found in association with trees (forest).
The most southerly and easterly site for mallee in Victoria is near Bacchus Marsh on the Western Highway. It is too dry for the helmeted honeyeater. Try again.
These are a bit cold and exposed for helmeted honeyeaters. They prefer more sheltered sites.