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Meliphaga sp. Photo at… http://fog.ccsf.edu/~jmorlan/Australia/Yellow-spottedHoneyeaterDSCN6944.htm 27 July 2014. Julatten, QLD, Australia I originally thought this was a Yellow-spotted Honeyeater because of the relatively straight mandible and dark eye, but the narrow gape line under the eye makes me wonder if it might actually be a Graceful Honeyeater. Also the lack of evident streaking on the breast favors Graceful. Unfortunately I have no record of its vocalizations. Comparison with online photos has reached a dead-end partly because I lack confidence in the identity of many of the posted online images. Any helps would be much appreciated. — Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA “It turns out we’re very good at not seeing things” – Jack Hitt

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  1. Alan Gillanders Avatar
    Alan Gillanders

    Joseph, Your bird looks good for a Yellow-spotted to me. Have a look at this picture for comparison http://birdway.com.au/meliphagidae/yellow_spotted_honeyeater/source/yellowspothoneyeater16673.htm Regards, Alan Alan’s Wildlife Tours 2 Mather Road Yungaburra 4884 Phone 07 4095 3784 Mobile 0408 953 786 http://www.alanswildlifetours.com.au/ —–Original Message—– Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:22 AM Meliphaga sp. Photo at… http://fog.ccsf.edu/~jmorlan/Australia/Yellow-spottedHoneyeaterDSCN6944.htm 27 July 2014. Julatten, QLD, Australia I originally thought this was a Yellow-spotted Honeyeater because of the relatively straight mandible and dark eye, but the narrow gape line under the eye makes me wonder if it might actually be a Graceful Honeyeater. Also the lack of evident streaking on the breast favors Graceful. Unfortunately I have no record of its vocalizations. Comparison with online photos has reached a dead-end partly because I lack confidence in the identity of many of the posted online images. Any helps would be much appreciated. — Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA “It turns out we’re very good at not seeing things” – Jack Hitt

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    hey Joseph, this bird is a Graceful Honeyeater. in this image the overall build gives the best clue along with the shape of ear patch… glad to be of assistance. cheers, martin cachard, cairns

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