Honeyeater Collection

Noisy Miners
A couple noisy miners playing and singing on the tree

Yellow Wattlebird (Anthochaera paradoxa) Tasmania, Australia, endemic to Tasmania

Blue-faced honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) perched on bark. Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Red wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) nectaring on Grevillea (Grevillea preissii). Western Australia Botanic Garden, Kings Park, Perth, Australia. November

Eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) male visiting Grevillea flower, small honeyeater found in forests, woodlands and gardens in Eastern Australia, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Scarlet honeyeater, Myzomela sanguinolenta (New Holland creeper, Certhia australasiae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Page 5. New Holland Creeper. Now known as a White-cheeked honey eater, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669941 Page 5. New Holland Creeper. Now known as a White-cheeked honey eater, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Page 26. Wattled Bee Eater female. Now known as a Little Wattle bird, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669963 Page 26. Wattled Bee Eater female. Now known as a Little Wattle bird, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Portrait of a Little wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera) perched within Golden globe / Shady Lady Yellow waratah (Telopea sp hybrid) and Banksia (Banksia sp) bushes. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia

New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) nectaring on Grevillea (Grevillea sp) in garden. Western Australia. September

Honey-Eater, (Meliphagidae), c1850, (1856)
Honey-Eater, (Meliphagidae), c1850, 1856. From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Lewins Honeyeater (Meliphaga lewinii) feeding on Grevillea (Grevillea sp) flower nectar, Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis), New Guinea and Australia

Common Smoky Honeyeater Melipotes fumigatus Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Belfords Honeyeater Melidictes belfordi Kumul Lodge Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Red-collared Honeyeater / Red-collarded Myzomela Myzomela rosenbergii male Mt Hagen Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Macleays Honeyeater Xanthotis macleayanus coming to feeder at Cassowary House Queensland Australia November

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White-plumed Honeyeater - Perched in a eucalypt - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia White-plumed Honeyeater - Perched in a eucalypt - Papunya Aboriginal Community

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Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater - Searching for food - near Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater - Searching for food - near Papunya Aboriginal Community

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Singing Honeyeater - Bathing - at a pool in Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Singing Honeyeater - Bathing - at a pool in Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory

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Brown Honeyeater - Perched in a eucalypt - at Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Brown Honeyeater - Perched in a eucalypt - at Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern

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Brown Honeyeater - Drinking - at a pool beyond Alkipi Outstation - near Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Brown Honeyeater - Drinking - at a pool beyond Alkipi Outstation

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Bridled Honeyeater - Feeding - along Figtree Close, Malanda - Atherton Tableland - Queensland - Australia Bridled Honeyeater - Feeding - along Figtree Close

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Barbreasted Honeyeater Perched in a grevillea in woodland near Peppimenarti Northern Territory Australia. Date:

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Bridled Honeyeater feeding Atherton Tableland Queensland Australia. Date:

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Rufousthroated Honeyeater feeding in a grevillea Peppimenarti Aboriginal Community Northern Territory Australia. Date:

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Yellow Honeyeater Feeding on eucalypt flowers at Georgetown Queensland Australia. Date:

Acanthorhynchus supercilio, Western Spinebill perched on a tree twig by red gum flowers

Cape sugarbird -Promerops cafer-, Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

Helmeted Friarbird -Philemon buceroides-, Queensland, Australia

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Varied Honeyeater foraging in Casuarina. Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Varied Honeyeater foraging in a casuarina. Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Macleay's Honeyeater perched. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Lewin's Honeyeater perched on broken branch. Near Malanda, Atherton tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Varied Honeyeater on palm frond. Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Macleay's Honeyeater feeding on flower. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Lewin's Honeyeater rubbing an ant on its feathers (perhaps formic acid repels parasites). Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Lewin's Honeyeater feeding on berries. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Graceful Honeyeater. Lockhart River area, far north Cape York, Australia. Date:

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Dusky Honeyeater. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Dusky Honeyeater. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Bridled Honeyeater. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Bridled Honeyeater. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Bridled Honeyeater. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Bridled Honeyeater. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Bridled Honeyeater - perched on a vertical stem in rainforest (Lichenostomus frenatus) Date:

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Dusky Honeyeater (Myzomela obscura) Date:

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The honeyeater family, scientifically known as Meliphagidae, is a diverse group of birds found in various regions of Australia. One such member is the Noisy Miner, notorious for its loud calls and aggressive behavior towards other species. In Tasmania, the Yellow Wattlebird stands out as an endemic species. With its striking appearance and unique song, it adds charm to the island's natural beauty. Moving up north to Lamington National Park in Queensland, we encounter Lewin's Honeyeater. This adult bird perches on a Bottle Brush bush, eagerly anticipating a sweet nectar feast from its blossoms. The park itself lies within the Central Eastern Australian Rainforest World Heritage Area, showcasing the incredible biodiversity of this region. Venturing further into Nitmiluk National Park brings us face to face with the Blue-faced Honeyeater. Its vibrant blue facial markings contrast beautifully against tree bark as it rests momentarily before continuing on its quest for sustenance. Grevillea flowers seem to be irresistible not only to humans but also to Red Wattlebirds and Eastern Spinebills. These two they can often be spotted sipping nectar from these colorful blooms across different parts of Australia. Historical records reveal that some honeyeaters were once referred to by different names. For instance, what was previously called New Holland Creeper is now recognized as White-cheeked Honey Eater since around 1789-90. Similarly, Wattled Bee Eater females are now identified as Little Wattlebirds since approximately the same period in history. These name changes reflect our evolving understanding of these avian species over time. A charming portrait captures a Little Wattlebird perched gracefully within its habitat—a testament to their elegance and adaptability in various environments they inhabit throughout Australia. Another Grevillea enthusiast among honeyeaters is the New Holland Honeyeater—its delicate frame hovering near these flowers, savoring the sweet nectar they offer.