New Holland Honeyeater.

(An Oldie) One of the more aggressive honeyeaters . Has been recorded many times killing smaller birds.

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WildFlower

Lion

Set the location, please. Posted 6 years ago
1. Back Water Fox
  
  Lion
  
  Sorry. Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a shot! It's like a painting! Posted 6 years ago
1. Back Water Fox
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy they have looks and the attitude all in one. Posted 6 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

So beautiful, hard to imagine it is a killer! Posted 6 years ago
1. Back Water Fox
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Claire.
  They are just so territorial to the point where people dont want them in their gardens. Posted 6 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Wow, I didn't know about this behaviour, manifested by one of our honeyeaters, thank you. And a superb image...as are they all you have shared! Posted 3 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great shot of this beautiful bird. Posted 3 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

A stunning image of one of my favourite honeyeaters here in Australia. (Despite their 'aggro' personality!). Posted 2 years ago

The New Holland honeyeater

The New Holland honeyeater is a honeyeater species found throughout southern Australia. It was among the first birds to be scientifically described in Australia, and was initially named "Certhia novaehollandiae".

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Similar species: Passerines

Species identified by Back Water Fox