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Eastern Spinebill - Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris Female feeding on Common Heath - Epacris impressa. Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris,Australia,Eastern spinebill,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

Eastern Spinebill - Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris

Female feeding on Common Heath - Epacris impressa.

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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.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Aug 18, 2025. Captured Jun 7, 2022 12:34 in GJV2+67 Hindmarsh Valley SA, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm