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White plumed Honeyeater

Lichenostomus penicillatus

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

15-19cm. White plumed honeyeater with yellowish lores, unstreaked underparts 9 faintly mottled on breast. Greenish.

Habitat:

Frequent river gums along inland watercourses.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LeanneGardner
Great find Kerry! I've never seen one of these before. Lovely little bird.

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013

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