PASSERIFORMES: Meliphagidae

Melithreptus brevirostris  

Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris)
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© Larry Dunis 2009
Brisbane Ranges National Park, VIC (Nov, 2009)

Hang on to your wig when in Brown-headed Honeyeater country.

According to the great late Mr Pizzey this bird is known to gather fibre for its nest from cows, koalas and humans!

Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris)

Brown-headed Honeyeater

Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris)

Brown-headed Honeyeater

Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris)

Brown-headed Honeyeater

Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris)

Brown-headed Honeyeater

Brown-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus brevirostris)

Brown-headed Honeyeater adult and immature.