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Phylidonyris nigra
The White-cheeked Honeyeater is a black and white honeyeater, with a long bill that curves downwards. It has large bright yellow tail and yellow panels on the wings. The head is black with white cheek patch. Young birds are duller with brownish plumage. Size 16-18cm
Moist heathlands, wetlands, forests, woodlands with a heath understorey
Food: mainly nectar, also some insects. Breeding: The nest is cup-shaped made from twigs, bark, and other plant materials, lined with pieces of flowers. The nest is placed low in forked branch of tree or shrub, often close to the ground, well-concealed in dense foliage or long grass. Lays 1 - 3 eggs.
Spotted on Feb 8, 2013
Submitted on Feb 8, 2013
2 Comments
Great shot. They are quite common in Perth too :)
Gorgeous MacC! I've never seen one of these, but they're so on my wish list :)