PASSERIFORMES: Meliphagidae

Melithreptus affinis  

Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis)
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© Larry Dunis 2009
Bruny Island, TAS (Aug, 2009)

The Black-headed Honeyeater is endemic to Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait. It is common and widespread. It forages in the upper canopy feeding on insects, manna and honeydew.

Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis)

Black-headed Honeyeater

Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis)

Black-headed Honeyeater

Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis)

Black-headed Honeyeater

Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis)

Black-headed Honeyeater

Black-headed Honeyeater (Melithreptus affinis)

Black-headed Honeyeater