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Eastern Spinebill all fluffed up

Usually, Eastern Spinebills look sleek and well groomed. This one seems to be having a bit of an off day.

Common name: Eastern Spinebill
Scientific name: Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris
Approximate length: 16cm
Date spotted: 19 November 2023 (spring)
Location: Manly Dam Park, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’23.8″S 151°14’38.2″E