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Lewin’s Honeyeater

Meliphaga lewinii

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small to medium bird (about 22cm) with a simple but appealing call at this time of year. The call was made of 3 separate pairs or short ringing whistles. Olive coloured on the back; a fine cream line under the eyes; a larger white crescent patch behind the cheeks.

Habitat:

In a local national park. Dry, open eucalyptus woodlands with mixed understory.

Notes:

family: MELIPHAGIDAE <br>
subfamily: Meliphaginae <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Meliphaga+(Meliphaga)+lewinii#

Reference Links:

Lewin's honeyeater, Meliphaga lewinii - Avibase

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PublishedAugust 28, 2014

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