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Lewin's Honeyeater
Meliphaga lewinii

Lewin's Honeyeaters are found down the eastern side of Australia and generally eat fruit although, as with most honeyeaters, they will take nectar from flowers using their specialised tongues which are divided into four near the tip.
 

Lewin's Honeyeater

Lewin's Honeyeater

1: Hornsby Quarry, 07/08/2010. 2: Bluegum Walk, Hornsby, 20/12/2009.