Little Wattlebird Anthochaera chrysopter
Wattlebirds are large honeyeaters with well-camouflaged plumage compared to many of the other honeyeaters. The two found in the Sydney area are the Red and Little Wattlebirds. They are superficially similar but can be told apart by the Little having coppery-brown wings, no red under the eye and much less distinct facial markings. As the name suggests, they are the smallest of the wattlebirds.
 
  
1-2: North Head Sanctuary, Manly, 04/07/2010.
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