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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.
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When to see the Regent Honeyeater
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Regent Honeyeater
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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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Easily confused with
Western WattlebirdAnthochaera lunulataThe adult western wattlebird has dark grey-brown upper-parts with pale streaks and spots.
Yellow WattlebirdAnthochaera paradoxaThe yellow wattlebird is the largest of the honeyeaters, and is endemic to Tasmania.
Little WattlebirdAnthochaera chrysopteraThe little wattlebird is a medium to large honeyeater, but the smallest wattlebird.
Side by side: Red Wattlebird vs Regent Honeyeater · Little Wattlebird vs Regent Honeyeater · Regent Honeyeater vs Yellow Wattlebird
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