If I were to visit one place in the world specifically for bird-watching, it would be Australia. From the pink cockatoos that wander the streets like New York pigeons, to the pink-breasted robins, they just have so many amazing birds to see.
Now I can add another cutie to my bird watching: the New Holland Honeyeater.
Their black and white stripes are really eye-catching and then they have that perfect pop of yellow. It's like something a designer would come up with.
They eat mostly nectar, but will also enjoy fruit, seeds, and insects on occasion.
In this video of a few joining a morning tea, you can see their tongues lapping up the leftover jam on a plate.
New Holland Honeyeaters are very social with humans and love baths, so a yard with a bird bath is the perfect way to entice them to visit.
Juveniles are brown and have gray eyes instead of white.
They are also commonly confused with White-cheeked honeyeater's, which look very similar, but large white patches on their cheeks and dark eyes.
h/t: Birds in Backyards
