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Meliphaga lewinii
This lovely little Honeyeater is "dark greenish grey in colour, with a creamy yellow gape (fleshy corners of the mouth). It has large, yellowish crescent-shaped ear patches. In flight, the pale yellow edges of the flight feathers can be seen. The bill is black and the eye is blue-grey." (Birdlife Australia - http://www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/... )
Chowing down on some nectar near the picnic table at the Bunya Mountains.
First time I have seen this species! Such a cute little bird! Generally a solitary bird, they "feed mostly on fruits, favouring berries and small fruits, but also eat insects and nectar." (Birdlife Australia)
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