This delightful little bird was chirping away so loudly I could hardly miss it. It seemed to have trouble flying so I think it is a fledgling.
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Good shot rjw but pretty sure thats a adult male so any trouble flying may be some sort of problem, he looks healthy enough, and was calling so maybe not to much to worry about.
Ed Townsville NQ
Thanks Ed. I'm definitely no expert on these ones (or any others). I was assuming the "young" age because it was peeping like a young chick, and didn't really move even though I was within a few metres of it.
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT
Ed's right, there must have been a problem. This is a fledgling and they all look more like a female, but with an orange, thick bill.
In case the image is too large.
http://amatteroflight.com/gallery2/d/331-3/Mistletoebird_1336.jpg
They peep by the way. Their call could possibly make them sound like a young bird. Delightful little fellows. :)
wonderfus shot Richard..and Akos. Very bright birds but still hard to find.
Cheers, Owen.
Was it perhaps leading you away from its young or its nest? That is typical bird behaviour. I have seen various species use this ruse.
Thanks for that Windhover. Birdsong, perhaps, I have seen that behaviour too
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT
Aren't they the most gorgeous little birds? and yes they do sing there hearts out! I like the Juv shot too Akos. Very high on the cute factor.
Sunshine Coast Queensland
The beak on that juvenile Akos looks like someone just super glued it to his head. :) Very cute
I was born to live and I live to die.
Hard to miss the beautiful colour too. I hope it was ok. The chick is very cute