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Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Wild Bird Wednesday 495 - Brown-headed Honeyeater

Just to prove that not all Australian birds are outrageously bright, here are some Brown-headed Honeyeaters (Melithreptus brevirostris) from NW Victoria.

This bird is widespread along much of southern Australia - and occurs in a range of subspecies, but I am not confident to identify this species to such a level!  These birds came in to drink at a water point / hide on a patch of native bush nr. Patchewollock - a tiny town with wonderful resident bird life to be found around it.

This bird is about 12 or 13cm long, and this is the first time I have managed to photograph them.  I am growing more fond of hides by the day!







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18 comments:

  1. Kenneth Cole Schneider19 January 2022 at 02:37

    Funny-- as soon as I saw this bird I thought it looked rather plain. Then your comment concurred. I like the wash of yellowish-green to accent its plumage.

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  2. Yamini MacLean19 January 2022 at 02:59

    Hari OM
    No feather is 'plain' in my eyes! This is a wee gem, Stewart... and I particularly like the second in this series - a fully satisfactory image. YAM xx

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  3. Cloudia19 January 2022 at 03:00

    Thank you s

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  4. Breathtaking19 January 2022 at 03:55

    Hello Stewart,:=) I agree with Yamini! In different light, it takes on a different appearance. It's a little beauty. Hides are brilliant for getting near to birds you wouldn't normally see. I'm going to enter my post, but it's only got one bird, and not a very good image either. I hope you won't mind.

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  5. Marie Smith19 January 2022 at 04:35

    It’s a little beauty, that’s for sure. Great capture.

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  6. Lydia C. Lee19 January 2022 at 08:04

    Gorgeous pics

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,19 January 2022 at 11:06

    It is quite beautiful, delicate and understated, a paragon of Australian modesty!

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  8. Breathtaking19 January 2022 at 18:16

    Stewart I added another post, with more pictures I hope it's OK to post two.

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  9. This N That20 January 2022 at 04:45

    The 5th picture is wonderful..Pretty little bird..Enjoy the rest of your week..My bird pictures may be nil until spring..A bear took down my bird feeder and the ground is too hard to put up anoher..Should stop feeding them anyway, I guess..

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  10. jp@A Green Ridge20 January 2022 at 05:16

    Holy moosepoops...13 cm only is very tiny, Stewart! What a cutie pie!! (not you, the bird)...stay healthy...jp

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  11. Linda20 January 2022 at 13:59

    Sweet little bird!

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  12. Shiju Sugunan20 January 2022 at 17:38

    Certainly a pretty bird!

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  13. Lea21 January 2022 at 02:24

    Great photos! I especially like the second one

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  14. Florida Farm Girl21 January 2022 at 05:22

    This little guy may not be in flaming bright colors but is still a lovely bird.

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  15. Rhodesia21 January 2022 at 06:29

    What a lovely little bird and quite colourful in its own way. Cure little fellow. Keep safe and have a good weekend. Diane

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  16. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes22 January 2022 at 00:48

    Maybe not brightly colored, but beautiful nonetheless, with its yellow accents.

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  17. Nathailes SANTA MARIA22 January 2022 at 06:02

    Very nice bird, it's very delicate.
    Cheers

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  18. Wally Jones23 January 2022 at 01:19

    Aha! At last. Evidence that plain-looking birds DO exist in Australia!

    With such quality photographs of this small subject, I see why you're becoming a fan of hides.

    Our thoughts are still with you, Stewart, as times appear to be stressful for many.

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