Eastern Spinebill
The eastern spinebill has a thin, curved beak which it uses to suck nectar out of tubular flowers. They are quick movers, and do not stay too long in the same place. Photographing them is difficult.
An eastern spinebill getting ready to feed on the nectar of flowers:
![[eastern spinebill: click for larger image]](big/spinebill2287.jpg)
They also eat insects:
![[eastern spinebill: click for larger image]](big/spinebill4858.jpg)