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Western Wattlebird
Anthochaera lunulataGould, 1838
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Anthochaera
At a glance
The Western Wattlebird is a medium-sized bird, about 27–33 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 27–33 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Western Wattlebird look like?
The Western Wattlebird is a medium-sized bird, about 27–33 cm long and weighing 46–83 g.
The western wattlebird is a passerine bird in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It is restricted to south-western Australia.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Western Wattlebird?
The Western Wattlebird 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
Richard Littauer · Yanchep National Park, Yanchep, WA, AU
Call
Caleb Catto · Albany, AU-WA, AU
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Western Wattlebird eat?
The Western Wattlebird feeds on nectar/pollen and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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