This is probably the last of the 'water tank' posts (at least for a while)
These birds are Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters, which are far more common in the dry, inland parts of Victoria than in my neck of the woods. When I was in the Mallee I saw them every day, but I rarely see them around Melbourne.
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is the only species in the genus Acanthagenys. It is large, for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimetres and weighing around 52 grams.
'Covid-normal' is a very strange time - and I am not back up to full speed yet. Thank you for the support and comments. I will resume normal service as soon as possible.
To join in with WBW click on the blue button below. Hope all is well. SM
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteLovely candid shots - and makes one think he could have been a model for Angry Birds! YAM xx
Glad you are feeling somewhat better. Hope you have a full recovery soon.
ReplyDeleteWishing You full health and all the best Stewart
ReplyDeleteHoping you are full of beans soon Stewart. Love this Honeyeater. Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a good week ahead
ReplyDeleteGlad you added its size as it's not easy to judge from a photo. It does sound large for a honeyeater.
ReplyDeleteStuart, I sure hope all of you are on the mend and back to healthy soon. I always look forward to whatever birds you post because so many of them are first timers to see. This honeyeater is a striking bird.
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be no end to the beauty and variety of honeyeaters. Glad you are feeling better. I had a bout in January when all six members of our family came down with it-- one of the granddaughters brought it home from school. All were vaccinated and none had serious illness.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking bird! Best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking bird. Love those colors and your pics!
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon..no critters to share this week..Cute bird..love his Mustache ...especially in the first picture..I suppose there is another name for it!! Enjoy your weekend..
ReplyDeleteVery cool looking bird! Hope you continue to feel better.
ReplyDeleteNiesamowity! Rzeczywiście nieco wąsaty!
ReplyDelete