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Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris
The Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) is a species of honeyeater found in south-eastern Australia in forest and woodland areas, as well as gardens in urban areas of 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.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2014
Submitted on Apr 22, 2014
4 Comments
Thanks MartinL
Agree - fantastic shot.
But I think a shot like this requires more than luck.
I got very lucky with that shot
Fantastic shot! They don't hang around for someone with a camera. The closest thing we have to hummingbirds.