BirdUp · Species
Regent Honeyeater
Anthochaera phrygia(Shaw, 1794)
Critically EndangeredEndemic
- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Anthochaera
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
- Commonness
- Rare
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
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
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- South-east QLD to central VIC (south-east Australia)
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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