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Regent Honeyeater
Anthochaera phrygia(Shaw, 1794)
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Anthochaera
At a glance
The Regent Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird, about 20–24 cm long, listed as Critically Endangered and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 20–24 cm
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Rare
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Regent Honeyeater look like?
The Regent Honeyeater is a medium-sized bird, about 20–24 cm long and weighing 33–46 g.
The regent honeyeater is a critically endangered bird endemic to southeastern Australia. It is commonly considered a flagship species within its range, with the efforts going into its conservation having positive effects on many other species that share its habitat. Recent genetic research suggests it is closely related to the wattlebirds.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Regent Honeyeater?
The Regent Honeyeater is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
Julie Overton · Kitchener NSW 2325, Australia
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Regent Honeyeater eat?
The Regent Honeyeater feeds on fruit, nectar/pollen and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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