This is a rather older picture than usual - it was taken a couple of years ago in Kakadu National Park, near the Nourlangie area.
This bird is a young Helmeted Friar Bird (Philemon buceroides). On the other hand it may be a Silver Headed Friarbird (although I dont think so) - anybody who can identify with more certainty than me is welcome to comment!
Any this bird is about 30 to 35 cm long, and is only found in the northern parts of Australia. When I Was taking these shots I remember thinking that the light was really not that great - too muck back light and such like.
This bird is a young Helmeted Friar Bird (Philemon buceroides). On the other hand it may be a Silver Headed Friarbird (although I dont think so) - anybody who can identify with more certainty than me is welcome to comment!
Any this bird is about 30 to 35 cm long, and is only found in the northern parts of Australia. When I Was taking these shots I remember thinking that the light was really not that great - too muck back light and such like.
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For a moment I thought it had a red throat, but see it is taking the nectar from the flowers. Odd name-- the "friar's cap" is visible in the third photo.
ReplyDeleteLike so many off your Aussie birds Stewart, it's from a family of birds unique to your part of the world. We have very few if any nectar drinking birds in the UK.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sweet bird. I really want to see this one!
ReplyDeleteA vey bird to capture and I have seen it before but i amafraid I coudnot reay tethe differenc beteen the hemeted and Siver. Thanks for hosting and have a good week Sewart.
ReplyDeleteUnique bird! Such an unusual shape of head and neck...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteIt's good to look back on files - The backlight works well for that third shot! YAM xx
A bit prehistoric looking, but beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLight is rarely right for photography so you have to work with what you have, I suppose. Great looking bird. I have seen several of its relatives but never having been to its corner of Australia not this one.
ReplyDeleteA new one on me, thanks for the introduction. Hope all is well. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteNice. I like the one with the bird dipping into the red flower.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting looking beak!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful bird! Love the photos, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteA different kind of dude. Kinda cool
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart, what an interesting bird; definitely unique to your part of the world. Thanks for showing it. This is the first time I've lined in ages; hopefully the beginning of regular bird posts. Thanks for hosting the meme. Have a great day. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bird. Different looking beek.. I love the last picture. Just one lone blossom. They seem to leave the blossoms in tact. That’s nice. Our finches strip the trees bare.Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and unusual-looking bird! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday!
Each week you post the most amazing birds Stewart.
ReplyDeleteLooks prehistoric, Stewart...:)JP
ReplyDeleteInteresting. That beak looks like it could open cans!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteA bit odd looking, but beautiful. I've never heard of this one before.
ReplyDeleteNice pics Stewart.
Lovely capture.
ReplyDeleteAustralia has the most wonderful birds. As with many of them, you could call it anything and I would believe you. Except here I could actually see the friar's cap in that one picture.
ReplyDeleteAustralia has mamy 'weird' and beautiful species.
ReplyDeleteIt should be 'many' of course.
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