Little wattlebird pair

Found in coastal and sub-coastal east/south-east of this country.

The little wattlebird is a medium sized honeyeater, but is the smallest of the wattlebirds. It is mostly dark grey-brown above, with faint white shafts on each of the feathers. The underparts are grey and are heavily streaked with white. In flight, there is a large rufous patch in the wings. The eye is blue-grey. The sexes look similar.

25 cm length

comments (9)

Ernst

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This is not just beautiful , it also tells a story about the Little Wattlebird within their natural environment. Posted 2 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
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  So glad you enjoyed Ernst. I find them a lot more flighty than the red wattlebirds, more nervous and won't let me get as close, have you found that? Posted 2 years ago
2. Ernst
  
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  Ruth,I think that there are amazing photos put up on Jungle Dragon over a year and sometimes I think that a yearly judging of the best photo or photos over a year would add a bit of excitement to the website. Your image of the little wattlebirds would do very well. Yes I agree with you that this species is very timid or exeptionaly cautious . Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

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Beautiful image- it reminds me of artwork by Ernst Haeckel. Posted 2 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
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  Do you know Christine, as I looked at this before posting, I said to myself, 'where have I seen that before? That coupling of birds, classic posture, that moment in time captured?'. Was still thinking about it before I went to bed. Thank you! You've nailed it, of course. The ornithology books from years past and especially Haeckel. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Art in nature <3. Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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The contrast and sharpness on this birds is mesmerizing. Posted 2 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
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  It's smashing isn't it Ferdy. I love to see them in flight also, the contrast of the plumage evident then as well. No flashy colours required! Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

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That's a lovely composition Ruth and they look lovely liquid birds!!
Posted 2 years ago

The Little wattlebird

The little wattlebird, also known as the brush wattlebird, is a passerine bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is found in coastal and sub-coastal south-eastern Australia.

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Similar species: Passerines

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman