Amanda Stuart, Eastern Spinebill looking for a nectar feast! (ANIMALS 2026)

The Eastern Spinebill is a species of Honeyeater. Attracted by the nectar of flowering succulents in the garden, it is a beautiful bird. Of special interest is the fact that the colouring of the bird - its orange/tan underpart and the white tail tip, are reflected in the succulent, (the flowers and the plant itself) as seen in the second photo.

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