Possibly a Juvenile Mistletoe Bird?

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Possibly a Juvenile Mistletoe Bird?

I Took these photos today and can't positively ID these birds. One seems to have a red blush on the neck and the other one doesn't seem to have this or it maybe hidden under its plumage. I did catch a glimpse of a bird about 20 mins earlier that had red and black plumage and was quite certain it wasn't a Scarlet Honeyeater. At the same time as this photo there were Variegated Fairy-wrens and Double-barred Finches milling about, so any help with an ID will be appreciated.

Amateur

Spot on with the ID I think. Nice photos as well, did you happen to see any adults?

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Thanks Amateur,  I thought I saw what could have been, but it was a fleeting moment and I haven't seen one before today so not really reliable I should think. Thanks for your help.

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