Yellow Wattlebird
NameYellow Wattlebird
Common NameYellow Wattlebird
Scientific NameAnthochaera paradoxa
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsOverall streaky brown and white plumage. Dark brown upperparts with white streaks, paler underparts with brown streaks. White face with a dark eye-stripe. Distinctive large, fleshy yellow wattles hang from the sides of the neck. Long, graduated tail with white tips on outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallLoud, raucous, gurgling, and cackling calls, often described as 'chock-chock' or 'kwok-kwok'. Can also produce softer, more melodious notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tasmania, Australia, and its associated islands.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Long, graduated tail, Streaky brown and white plumage, Prominent yellow wattles on neck, Loud, raucous calls
Description
A large, noisy honeyeater endemic to Tasmania, characterized by its streaky brown and white plumage, long tail, and prominent yellow wattles. It forages actively in eucalypt forests and gardens, feeding on nectar and insects.
