Eastern Spinebill- Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris

If you have a garden full of nectar bearing plants you will have a constant display of honeyeaters.

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Ruth Spigelman

Lion

What a lovely shot Ernst - delightful colours here and such a gentle, inquiring pose from the spinebill. I love seeing these little characters. Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Beautiful bird and very good picture! Posted 4 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Well done Ernst. They don't hang around in one spot for long. Posted 4 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Mark. It’s true,they are alwise on the move but as 3 of them came every day I got some shots. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Mark Ridgway
    
    Lion
    
    At least you can hear when they turn up. They sound like a shopping trolley wheel which needs oiling. Posted 4 years ago

The Eastern Spinebill

The eastern spinebill is a species of honeyeater found in south-eastern Australia in forest and woodland areas, as well as gardens in urban areas of Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. It is around 15 cm long, and has a distinctive black, white and chestnut plumage, a red eye, and a long downcurved bill.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ernst