While parrots may grab all the headlines, the group of birds known as the Honeyeaters are also classic Australians with about half of al know species of this group being found here.
They can be difficult to photograph as they dash from flower to flower, but these White Eared Honeyeaters (Nesoptilotis leucotis) had become used to drinking at a water station in The Mallee and were a little easier to photograph than normal.
This is a medium sized honeyeater, is found in the South West and South East of Australia, but is absent from much of the interior and north.
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Gorgeous photos! The bird is beautiful and so are the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty bird. Australia has so many. The yellow with a tinge of green is very attractive.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of the lesser known birds... those considered, perhaps ordinary - you know, those LBBs! This isn't one of those, but I understand what you mean about being overlooked for bigger louder fancier... the honeyeaters are all the delight of their para-cousins. YAM xx
It is such a joy for me to see all the different kinds of birds from around the world.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of this aptly named bird Stewaart Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a great week ahead
ReplyDeletePretty bird..Love it's colors..Do I see a blush of green??Fun name too..Hope all is well..
ReplyDeleteVery nice series of pictures, Stewart. Honeyeaters are very special!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to participating every week Stewart! Your photos set a high enjoyable tone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos of the pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
Lovely photos of a bird that lives up to its name. Sorry no link still no time to catch up. Hope all is well, cheers Diane.
ReplyDeleteNice series. We don't have a bird that looks like that.
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart
ReplyDeletea very beautiful bird, I didn't know it until today
Greetings Frank
Hi Stewart. Very nice serie of the honeyeater.
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