Meliphagidae Collection

Tui (young and adult)
Tui, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 10 Date: 1888

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

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

Page 14. Yellowed-eared Flycatcher. Now known as a Yellow-faced Honeyeater, c
5669950 Page 14. Yellowed-eared Flycatcher. Now known as a Yellow-faced Honeyeater, 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

Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) male, Victoria, Australia

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) juvenile, Queensland, Australia

Crescent Honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus), Tasmania, Australia

Brown-backed Honeyeater (Ramsayornis modestus), Queensland, Australia

Conopophila albogularis egg, Gould Collection
Egg of Rufous-banded honeyeater, Conopophila albogularis, collected by John Gilbert in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia on December 5th 1840 Date: 1840

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

New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) adult, feeding on nectar from flowers, South Australia, Australia, October

Yellow-faced Honeyeater (Lichenostomus chrysops) adult, perched on grevillea bush, Kingfisher Park, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, September

White-plumed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus penicillatus) immature, perched on twig, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P
White-plumed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus penicillatus) immature, perched on twig, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) adult, singing, perched on twig, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta) adult male, feeding on nectar from Honey Grevillea (Grevillea eriostachya) flowers, Kingfisher Park, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland

Grey-headed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus keartlandi) adult, perched on twig, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P
Grey-headed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus keartlandi) adult, perched on twig, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Dusky Honeyeater (Myzomela obscura) adult, feeding on nectar at Grevillea (Grevillea sp. ) flowers, Kingfisher Park
Dusky Honeyeater (Myzomela obscura) adult, feeding on nectar at Grevillea (Grevillea sp.) flowers, Kingfisher Park, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, September

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) adult, foraging on short grass in campsite, Queensland, Australia, October

Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) adult, standing on ground, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P
Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) adult, standing on ground, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) adult male, feeding on nectar from Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) flower, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia

Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus) adult, perched on Honey Grevillea (Grevillea eriostachya) twig, Queensland, Australia, October

Cardinal Myzomela (Myzomela cardinalis sanfordi) adult female, clinging to twig, Rennell Island, Solomon Islands, April

A grey bird with an orange belly eating nectar from a plant

Side view of a Blue-Faced Honeyeater, perching on a branch, with head in profile, showing the patches of bare, blue skin around the eyes, dark breast stripe, white underside, tapering wing

Australia, Northern Territory, Alice Springs Desert Park, Crimson Chat (Epthianura tricolor)

Fossil leaf miner
A leaf miner has left a snaking trail in this leaf from the Middle Eocene of Bournemouth, England

Manorina melanophrys, bell miner
Plate 80, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.4, (1840-1848)

Lichenostomus keartlandi, grey-fronted honeyeater
Plate 40, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.4, (1840-1848)

Prosthemadera noveseelandiae, tui
Ff. 61. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Certhia cincinnata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Anthornis melanura, New Zealand bellbird
Ff. 62. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Certhia olivacea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Carved nephrite
A tiki from New Zealand (left), a seal from British Colombia, and a Chinese vase all carved from nephrite. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) immature male, calling in aggressive behaviour, perched on branch, Northern Territory, Australia

Singing Honeyeater (Lichenostomus virescens) adult, perched on fruiting bush, Western Australia, Australia

Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) adult, perched on wooden post, Western Australia, Australia

Little Friarbird (Philemon citreogularis) adult male, perched on branch, Northern Territory, Australia

Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) adult male, singing, perched in bush, Kakadu N. P
Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) adult male, singing, perched in bush, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

White-gaped Honeyeater (Lichenostomus unicolor) adult, feeding on bottlebrush nectar, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Yellow-tinted Honeyeater (Lichenostomus flavescens) adult, perched on branch, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

New Holland Honeyeater feeding on Grevillea flowers. Occupies coastal heaths and woodlands. Warren National Park, W
ASW-4263 New Holland Honeyeater feeding on Grevillea flowers Warren National Park, W. Australia Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Occupies coastal heaths and woodlands Distribution: SW, SE ands Australia

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Meliphagidae, also known as honeyeaters, are a diverse family of birds found primarily in Australia and surrounding regions. One iconic member of this family is the Tui, which can be seen in both its young and adult forms. With its glossy plumage and melodious song, the Tui is a beloved symbol of New Zealand. Another fascinating species within the Meliphagidae family is the Yellow Wattlebird, endemic to Tasmania. This large bird with its distinctive yellow wattles has adapted perfectly to the unique environment of this Australian island. In Nitmiluk National Park, you may come across the striking Blue-faced Honeyeater perched on bark. Its vibrant blue facial markings make it easily recognizable among other honeyeaters. The Red Wattlebird is another captivating member of this avian family that thrives on nectar from Grevillea flowers. Its long wattle-like appendages give it an intriguing appearance while it busily collects sweet sustenance. One cannot overlook the Eastern Spinebill male visiting a Grevillea flower. With its slender curved bill perfectly suited for sipping nectar, this little beauty adds charm to any garden or natural habitat. Historical illustrations reveal how our understanding of these birds has evolved over time. The Wattled Bee Eater female was once referred to as a Little Wattlebird back in 1789-90 when watercolor paintings were used for documentation purposes. Similarly, what we now know as Yellow-faced Honeyeater was previously called Yellow-eared Flycatcher - a name change that reflects advancements in scientific knowledge about these species. A portrait captures the essence of a Little Wattlebird perched within nature's embrace – showcasing its golden wings and intricate feather patterns against lush foliage. The New Holland Honeyeater is yet another delightful member often spotted nectaring on Grevillea flowers.