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Meliphaga lewinii
The Lewin's Honeyeater is small to medium in size. It 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. Both sexes are similar in appearance. Young Lewin's Honeyeaters are similar to the adults, but have brown eyes.
Spotted in backyard feeding on berries from unknown tree amongst rainforest species.
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Thanks noel and James!! :)
Gorgeous!
Beautiful series, Alice!
Thanks Leuba! Not sure what that one is unfortunately!
Nice looking bird. I also like the tree it's on. Thanks Alice.