PASSERIFORMES: Meliphagidae

Anthochaera chrysoptera  

Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)
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© Nikki Dunis 2010
Byron Bay, NSW (Mar, 2010)

Wattlebirds are characterized by the bare fleshy appendages hanging from their cheeks, neck or throat. These are called Wattles.

The Little Wattlebird however, does not have any.

Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)

Little Wattlebird

Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)

Little Wattlebird