Honeyeaters are a large and diverse family of birds found mostly in Australia and New Guinea. They feed on nectar, insects, fruit and have brushes on their tongues for gathering nectar. They are an important pollinator.
Here's some that are local to my area. Scarlet Honeyeater. One of Australia's smallest birds and surprisingly hard to spot despite the bright colour.
Here's some that are local to my area. Scarlet Honeyeater. One of Australia's smallest birds and surprisingly hard to spot despite the bright colour.