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White Plumed Honeyeater

Lichenostomus penicillatus

Description:

The White-plumed Honeyeater is a bird native to Australia. It is yellow above and paler beneath, with a black and white line on the sides of its neck.

Habitat:

The White-plumed Honeyeater is found in open forests and woodlands, often near water and wetlands. It is scarce or absent in arid regions unless water artificially supplied (e.g. water troughs for stock).

Notes:

These birds where making the most of a fresh water sprinkler on a hot day in Kings Canyon National Park

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9 Comments

DonnaBollenbach
DonnaBollenbach 11 years ago

Great timing! Another beautiful bird.

SeanWeekly
SeanWeekly 11 years ago

new pictures added!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Well timed shot Sean.

SeanWeekly
SeanWeekly 11 years ago

thank you everyone!

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 11 years ago

Great picture Sean!

SeanWeekly
SeanWeekly 11 years ago

Thanks for the comments

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 years ago

great spotting

Nayeli
Nayeli 11 years ago

Great picture!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Very Nice!

SeanWeekly
Spotted by
SeanWeekly

Northern Territory, Australia

Spotted on Oct 23, 2012
Submitted on Nov 23, 2012

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