Ptilotula penicillata

2 White-plumed Honeyeater at Hughes, ACT

Ptilotula penicillata at Hughes, ACT - 17 Aug 2019
Ptilotula penicillata at Hughes, ACT - 17 Aug 2019
Ptilotula penicillata at Hughes, ACT - 17 Aug 2019
Ptilotula penicillata at Hughes, ACT - 17 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Ptilotula penicillata 23 Aug 2019 natureguy
Ptilotula penicillata 22 Aug 2019 BIrdsinCanberra

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There was a group of small birds moving among the trees but they were moving quickly, while staying on the far side of the tree from where I was. I waited until one came to the the leaves on my side of the tree. The bird appeared to be eating from the leaves and branches. I am unsure whether it was after lerp or possibly the melting frost to drink.

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Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by KL
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Aug 2019 by TomT
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 22 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Jul 2019 by TomT
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Jul 2019 by TomT
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Jul 2019 by TomT
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Jul 2019 by TomT
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Jun 2019 by KL
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by TomT
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by TomT
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by TomT
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by TomT
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by LisaH
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by LisaH
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by TomT
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by TomT
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by TomT
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by KL
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by KL
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Sep 2018 by JackyF
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Apr 2018 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by JackyF
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2017 by KL
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2017 by KL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2017 by KL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2015 by KL

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Species information

  • Ptilotula penicillata Scientific name
  • White-plumed Honeyeater Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 804.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 421 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Lichenostomus penicillatus Ptilotula penicillatus
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