The only sunbird in Australia. Occupies forest edges,
secondary growth, mangroves, parks and gardens. When breeding , much displaying
and vocal pursuit in flight. Feeds on nectar and invertebrates gleaned from
crevices and crannies, hovers briefly. Readily forages around man-made
structures. Nest is a distinctive pendulous structure of spider web and fibrous
plant material, often suspended over water but also beneath the overhangs of
buildings.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications:
Bird, forest and grassland
Family:
Nectarinidae(Sunbirds)
Information sources:
Photo 1 (Male) at Sarina by Lyn Jantke ;Photo 2 (Female) at Seaforth by Marlis Schoeb; Photo 3 (Male) at Mt Ossa by Marlis Schoeb
