Lewin's Honeyeater
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Meliphaga lewinii (Swainson, 1837) |
Lewin's Honeyeater Meliphaga lewinii inhabits the ranges along the east coast of Australia. It has a semicircular ear patch, pale yellow in colour.
The name of this bird commemorates the Australian artist John Lewin.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Meliphaga lewinii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 06 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern