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Softness
Rose Fletcher

Softness (Melithreptus brevirostris)

Brown-headed Honeyeater (juvenile)

I love the soft colours of these birds when they're immature, especially the pastel blue-green above the eye - they always seem very soft little birds.
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Habitat
Rainforest; eucalypt forest; woodlands, swamp-woodlands; scrublands - mallee, belar; coastal tea-tree; banksia scrubs.
Location
Nangawooka Flora Reserve, Victor Harbor, South Australia
Date taken
April 19, 2008
Scientific name
Melithreptus brevirostris
Equipment used
Panasonic FZ50
delia todd
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That's really lovely Rose. I've added it to the Opus article.

Thanks

D
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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