WE have a Kowhai tree at our back door and there are sparrows feeding on it just like a bellbird. They hang upside down and feed up into the flowers. I have never seen this before, and wondered if anyone else has seen this happening?
midnight42,
Nov 3, 5:40pm
I will see if I can get some photos tomorrow.
joberri,
Nov 3, 6:26pm
Same thing happening on mine, first time I have seen it
comadi,
Nov 3, 6:48pm
Evolution ;-)
oh_hunnihunni,
Nov 3, 7:03pm
Sparrows love my freckles lettuces, the oakleaf gets ignored. Not such bird brains after all!
midnight42,
Aug 10, 4:59am
I googled it and it seems that they do sometime soon feed on the nectar. Apparently, they make a hole in the top of the flower to get at the nectar. Next time I see them I will have a look at the flower, -s this is different to the way that bellbirds feed on them.
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