Wednesday 22 January 2014

Wild Bird Wednesday 80 - Lewin's Honeyeater.

I have engaged in a little bit of archive mining today - far too many new pictures need to be looked at and tagged.  On days such as this, it's good to go back to the past.

This bird is a Lewin's Honeyeater - one of a trio of very similar birds - so I hope I have my ID correct.

These pictures were taken on a trip to the north coast of Australia a year or so ago.  Along with parrots, gum trees and kangaroos, Australia is home to a vast number of honeyeaters - birds that have adapted to a wide range of habits, but have retained their basic structure.  Such groups of animals always pose identification problems.





I am briefly separated from my library, so I can say no more about this bird - apart from the it also goes by the name of Meliphaga lewinii.  Normal service will be restored soon.

So, over to you - click the link and off you go.


48 comments:

  1. sharp-looking fellow! he's got a bit of flair. :)

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  2. A handsome fellow indeed, Stewart!!

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  3. Fantastic bird.. Beautiful pictures.. Cheers!!!..

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  4. Nice shots Stewart, and its always good to be shown a new species.
    All thr best Gordon.

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  5. I love the honeyeaters! This one has cute markings and a sweet face. Nice set of shots.

    I will link up with tomorrow's post.

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  6. How lucky you are that you can go back into your files and find great pictures that weren't already used. This is an adorable bird ... the little bits of color and white near his eye are good for identification and ther perk him up a bit, I think.
    I am not having computer issues, but time issues are making it hard for me to keep up with the blogger pace. I will always have time to come see you though ... others may suffer:( Stay Cool ... and I say that with tongue in cheek as I sit inside because it is 11 degrees out. Have a great week, Stewart.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  7. He's a handsome bird, that honeyeater. Glad you went to your archives. I'm trying to weed out mine too, and can only wish that I'd find such lovely pictures there.

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  8. Handsom bird .I think we have to cold weather for him now .Nette

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  9. Cute bird, I like the markings on its face. Great shots, Stewart! Thank you for hosting, have a happy week!

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  10. Great series from the archives Stewart, lovely species. I just googled some you tube footage of this species and it certainly looks good for Lewins.

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  11. I like that little spot of yellow and the contrast with the blue around his face noticeable in the last shot.
    Lovely captures Stewart!

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  12. A perky looking bird. Terrific close ups, love that spot of yellow an the cheek.

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  13. I wouldn't know if you ID'd the bird correctly or not since I don't think we have there here in USA...but I can tell you, they're beautiful birds and GREAT IMAGES!!!

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  14. ...have THEM here...not there here.

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  15. I keep thinking I will also spend time looking through all the photos passed over. Sometimes it is so hard to choose one over the other, and those discards can look very good later on. The shots you chose certainly are first class!

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  16. A beautiful bird to see Stewart... lovely images.

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  17. They are a pretty little bird. With a pretty yellow spot. And good taste!

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  18. A beautiful serie, cute bird!

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  19. The marking round the eye of this bird is very pretty. A cute little guy.

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  20. Fantastic bird, I really like the details in the feathers of the second and third photos.

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  21. It's a beautiful bird! I love the yellow spots.

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  22. What a good-looking honeyeater it is!

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  23. that second-last snap is a winner Stewart. The Lewin's is a sweet honey-eater to hear and see.

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  24. These are wonderful shots of a beautiful little bird, Stewart.

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  25. Interesting bird and beautiful photos.

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  26. Nice one, there are several types that look the same.........!

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  27. How beautiful, he looks a cheeky chappy!

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  28. Very pretty birds - I've never had much luck photographing birds.

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  29. I like the white stripe and the yellow patch! Very cool looking bird!

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  30. I love that birdy, intelligent tilted head pose birds put on when they are watching you. A blue eye, and those bits of yellow, as someone else said that bird has a bit of flair.

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  31. Hi Stewart

    I'm back although not blogging to next week as I am in Scotland birding. Love the Lewin's song. Good way to ID it over the other 2.

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  32. Love the yellow cheek spot! Thanks for hosting!

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  33. Oh I LOVE the colors in this beauty!! Super shots!

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  34. Sweet little guy. I like the eye markings. MB

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  35. Lovely lovely photos of an adorable little fellow!

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  36. The Honeyeater group is an interesting one. Excellent bird for the day:)

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  37. Another wonderfully interesting bird from down-under!

    Stewart, thanks again so much for hosting this forum for bird-lovers from all over! It's great fun to learn about our planet's wonderful diversity.

    Cheers from sunny-but-cold-Florida.

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  38. That's a really pretty bird, one I've never heard of.

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  39. Another cool species from down under Stewart. Great shots of a beautiful bird!

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  40. What a beauty! Really nice photos Stewart!

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  41. Wonderful captures! I love the wide variety of birds you share with us.

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  42. What a beautiful bird. In the colouration it reminds me of our Cat Birds. I am really rough on Bird ID even with my books before me. Name it Sparrows, Warblers, goodness...too many and too close for me to sometimes figure out. Happy weekend~

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  43. This is such a beautiful bird! Amazing shots..

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  44. What a beauty! The touch of yellow fluff is so pretty.

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  45. this bird has a very nice head. :)

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