Mistletoebird

Dicaeum hirundinaceum

Photo: Lorix Bertling

Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy

Bird Description:

A tiny jewel feeding on mistletoe berries, the tiny male bird appears at first as a bright flash of colour in the canopy.
Males wear vivid red and black plumage, while females are softer grey and white.
By feeding on mistletoe berries, they disperse seeds and help grow the plants they depend on.

Special features:

It has a specialised digestion to disperse seeds.

Did you know?:

This little bird is integral to help plant the next generation of mistletoe.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/mistletoebird/

Habitat: Forest

Location: 1770-Foreshore, 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Sth, 1770-SES Grounds, AW-1770 Golf Course, AW-Discovery Trails, AW-Town Centre, Deepwater NP, Sports and Rec

Size: Very Small

Type of bird: Bush Birds