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Phylidonyris niger - White-cheeked Honeyeater Distinctive honeyeater with clear, large, white cheek patches. Underparts white with black streaking. Back, wings, and head black with yellow panels on tail and wings. Distinguished from similar New Holland Honeyeater by presence of one large white patch on side of face rather than two smaller ones. Australia,Geotagged,Phylidonyris niger,Summer,White-cheeked honeyeater,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Phylidonyris niger - White-cheeked Honeyeater

Distinctive honeyeater with clear, large, white cheek patches. Underparts white with black streaking. Back, wings, and head black with yellow panels on tail and wings. Distinguished from similar New Holland Honeyeater by presence of one large white patch on side of face rather than two smaller ones.

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    At first look can be confused with New Holland Honeyeater Posted 4 years ago
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    Fantastic! And, how astonishing that you spotted it off the coast of Africa ;). Posted 4 years ago
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      That's right but now it has had a long covid free flight Posted 4 years ago
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        Lol Posted 4 years ago
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    Such a pretty bird! Posted 4 years ago
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      I totally agree Posted 4 years ago
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        Yup, second that :o) Posted 4 years ago
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          Tanks Arp Posted 4 years ago

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The White-cheeked honeyeater

The white-cheeked honeyeater inhabits the east coast and the south-west corner of Australia. It has a large white patch on its cheek, a brown eye, and a yellow panel on its wing.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2021. Captured Jul 27, 2021 13:49 in Mabel Falls Walking Track, Woodford NSW 2778, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO320
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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