Female Scarlett Honeyeater ? or is it ?

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Female Scarlett Honeyeater ? or is it ?

Our geographic location is just west of Grafton, NSW

pacman
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yes, the slight reddish wash on the chin is the indicator

Peter

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Thanks, 

I thought so from the the distict pattern in the wing but the bird book I use doesn't show that tinge at all for the female, which is what confused me.

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