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Key plants used by Australian birds:
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Aboriginal names: "dhiinaa" [gamilaraay, yuwaalaraay, yuwaalayaay], "thiinaa" [gamilaraay], "pomera", "biara" [Torres Strait Islands]
Banksias are a genus of plant species. Their flowers produce large amounts of nectar, which makes them a major food source for various species of birds, including many honeyeaters. The scientific name, banksia, is also used as the common name. Banksias are usually found in (often coastal) scrub.
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Bird species found in this type of habitat or plant |
This is not necessarily a complete list. We display here some examples of bird species found by us in this kind of habitat or plant. Hover your cursor on thumbnails to see names of species; click on thumbnail to go to the page describing the species.
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15-20 m high banksia trees at Wyrrabalong NP, NSW
Banksia shrub
in Western Australia
Banksia shrub in Kalbarri NP, WA
Flower of a coastal banksia before opening its petals
Banksia flower at its prime, with nectar for birds to feed on
White-cheeked Honeyeater
feeding on a banksia flower
[Myall Lakes NP,
NSW, June 2009]
New Holland Honeyeater
using a banksia as its vantage point
[Munmorah SCA,
NSW, June 2009]
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This is not necessarily a complete list. We collate here various ways in which birds can use various types of plant.
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