Brown-headed Honeyeaters

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Brown-headed Honeyeaters (Melithreptus brevirostis) were seen for the first time at Jarowair this morning. Up to 6 honeyeaters in a group were foraging in their small flock in the tops of the lower Ironbark and Gum Trees.  They were very fast moving and it was challenging to capture a photo of them.  Brown-headed Honeyeaters are found locally mainly west of the Great Dividing Range.  They mainly feed on insects but will also eat nectar.

Great to get another "newbie" for our list right at the end of the year.

J & B

Brown-headed Honeyeaters (Melithreptus brevirostis) at Jarowair 10th December 2014

Brown-headed Honeyeaters (Melithreptus brevirostis) at Jarowair 10th December 2014

Brown-headed Honeyeaters (Melithreptus brevirostis) at Jarowair 10th December 2014

Brown-headed Honeyeaters (Melithreptus brevirostis) at Jarowair 10th December 2014

Comments

  1. CountryMouseDecember 10, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    You did well, especially if they are as flighty as I think they are. What a great find. I love the 3rd pic, they honey eater looks so awkward.

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  2. eileeninmdDecember 10, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Great capture of your Brown-headed Honeyeater! Congrats on your newbie! Have a happy day!

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 11, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    yes always great to have a Newbie and get these shots of it

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  4. A Colorful WorldDecember 12, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Great photos of this sweet "newbie"!

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  5. JenDecember 12, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Congrats on the new find. Great photos, too.

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