Little Wattlebirds are the smallest wattlebirds but at about 28cm and 62g they are significantly larger than the tiny bush birds I usually photograph.
1/1000, f/6.4, ISO 400
Canon 5D3, Canon 100-400mm IS US II
I find their markings quite fascinating with the white feather shafts giving them a streaky look.
They feed mainly on nectar from flowers like this callistemon, bottlebrush, using their special brush-tipped tongues. They will also take insects, flowers and seeds. They can be found in Tasmania, south western Western Australia, and south eastern Australia from South Australia to Queensland.
Red Wattlebirds live in my garden but despite seeing about 130 species here I’m yet to see a Little Wattlebird pop in for a visit, probably because they prefer drier habitats than the little patch of Swamp Scrub that I call home.
Happy birding from home, Kim
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