Little Wattlebird
NameLittle Wattlebird
Common NameLittle Wattlebird
Scientific NameAnthochaera chrysoptera
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grey-brown plumage with prominent white streaking on the head, neck, and underparts. It features a distinctive white patch behind the eye and a small, often inconspicuous yellow patch on the wing. The tail is long and dark, sometimes with white tips on the outer feathers, and the bill is long, slender, and slightly downcurved.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its harsh, raucous, and often repetitive calls, including a distinctive 'chock-chock' or 'kwok-kwok' sound. It also produces a variety of gurgling and chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. Its range extends along the coast and adjacent ranges from southeastern Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, and into South Australia.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, White patch behind the eye, Long, slender, slightly downcurved bill, Harsh, raucous calls, Small yellow patch on wing (often inconspicuous)
Description
The Little Wattlebird is a medium-sized honeyeater with streaky brown plumage and a long tail. It is known for its active foraging in flowering plants, consuming nectar, insects, and some fruit, and often defends its feeding territories.
