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Grantiella picta

Painted Honeyeater at Majura, ACT

Grantiella picta at Majura, ACT - 13 Oct 2020
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Grantiella picta 13 Oct 2020 NedJohnston
Grantiella picta 13 Oct 2020 ConBoekel

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Two individuals observed - with frequent lengthy chases occurring between the two. One bird, on several occasions, chased away Mistletoebirds. I last saw this species 42 years ago, some 2200 km from this sighting, so quite a thrill.

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