perched in a tree — Eastern Spinebill perched in a tree © Alyssa Sbisa

Australian animals

Capturing Eastern Spinebills (in photos)

It’s easy to recognise the Eastern Spinebill – its long, fine, down-curved beak and energetic flight are unique. Eastern Spinebills are found in south-eastern Australia including urban areas of Sydney and Melbourne. They feed on insects and nectar while perched or while hovering.

fluttering over some flowers — Eastern Spinebill fluttering over some flowers © Jamie Flynn

perches on branch — Eastern Spinebill perches on branch © Amy Semmelweis

drinking nectar — Eastern Spinebill drinking nectar © Caroline Everett

Photographed at Canberra Botanical Gardens — Eastern Spinebill Photographed at Canberra Botanical Gardens © Anna Calvert Photography

drinking nectar — Eastern Spinebill drinking nectar © David Adam

found in southeastern Australia. — Eastern-Spinebill found in southeastern Australia. © Mark Lethlean