Western Wattlebird
NameWestern Wattlebird
Common NameWestern Wattlebird
Scientific NameAnthochaera lunulata
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, heavily streaked with white. Underparts are paler, heavily streaked with dark brown. It has a distinctive white crescent-shaped patch below the eye and a dark crown. The wings show a rufous panel, and the tail is long with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts calls are varied, including harsh, chattering notes, gurgling sounds, and sometimes a distinctive 'chock-chock' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the south-western corner of Western Australia, from Kalbarri in the north to Esperance in the east.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, white crescent below eye, long tail with white tips, slender, decurved bill, rufous wing panel
Description
The Western Wattlebird is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its streaky brown plumage and a distinctive pale patch on its face. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for nectar and insects in eucalypt woodlands and gardens.
