Regent Honeyeater
Anthochaera phrygia
The Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a rare honeyeater found only in Australia, weighing about 40 g. The regent honeyeater is a critically endangered bird endemic to southeastern Australia.
About the Regent Honeyeater
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.
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How to identify it
The neck and head are glossy black. The breast is covered with contrasting pale yellow speckles, and the feathers in the tail and wings are black and bright yellow.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Regent Honeyeater?
- The neck and head are glossy black. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Regent Honeyeater?
- The Regent Honeyeater is a small sized bird weighing about 40 g.
- Where can you see a Regent Honeyeater?
- The Regent Honeyeater is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Regent Honeyeater?
- The Regent Honeyeater is most easily confused with the Western Wattlebird, the Yellow Wattlebird and the Little Wattlebird.
- Is the Regent Honeyeater endangered?
- The Regent Honeyeater is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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