This is another bird from my recent trip to the Mallee in NW Victoria.
This bird is a Striped Honeyeater (Plectorhyncha lanceolata) is a medium sized honeyeater. The species can vary in abundance in any area depending on the availability of water - and you can see this bird perched on the edge of a water source that is provided in front of a hide. Unfortunately the bird never perched on any of the more natural material around the hide - many of the birds were nervous on this morning because of the presence of a family of Butcherbirds in the area. Oh well.
This bird has a rather un-honeyeater like beak in my opinion, and I think I may have thought about a whole different group of birds if I had not done a bit of homework prior to the visit!
This species in found on the east-coast of Australia, but mainly inland (if that makes sense!)
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Beautiful feather pattern!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stripped bird Stewart. My Swan was turning her egs as I took these shots although I was not high enough to see the number of eggs she had. Thanks for hosting, stay safe adn have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteThe species is appropriately named, from any angle. Quite sleek and handsome.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely... and to my shame, I don't believe I even knew there was a Striped Honeyeater! YAM xx
Bonjour Stewart.
ReplyDeleteThis bird is very pretty, I didn't know it.
Bye
Helloooooo Stewart! Great shots as always! I decided to bring back my blog after a year of craziness!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beauty for sure.
ReplyDeleteSleek stripes! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe rooster is feral and lives by his wits in the foliage of Waikiki! He is a wild bird.
DeleteI have been reading a good deal about honeyeaters of late. Interesting family to say the least.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sweet little bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird, you are spoilt with wonderful bird life over there.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and well. Cheers Diane
Hi friend... Nice pictures os thi lovely bird 💚... Cheers
ReplyDeleteStewart, YOU find the coolest birds!!! Another "newbee" for me...no surprise!...jp
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about it appearing to have an "un-honeyeater" like beak. Nevertheless, it is uncommonly handsome. A superb quality photograph helps!
ReplyDeleteHope your new working hours provide you the time you hope for!
Hi David, beautiful bird the striped honeyeater. Greetings Caroline
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