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A striking nomad of Australia's woodlands, this critically endangered songbird is a rare, but amazing sight, with its intricate black and yellow plumage.

Visual Identification

Appearance

The Regent Honeyeater is a striking medium-sized bird with distinctive black and yellow plumage. Its head, neck, and upper breast are black, contrasting with bright yellow panels on the wings and tail. The lower breast and belly display intricate scalloped patterns of pale yellow and white.

Both sexes have similar plumage, though females may be slightly duller. Juveniles are browner with less distinct markings. The bird's face has a unique warty texture, giving it a characteristic appearance.

Size

Length

20cm to 24cm

Wingspan

30cm to 35cm

Weight

35g to 50g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Black Yellow

Secondary Colour

White

Beak Colour

Black

Leg Colour

Black

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Regent Honeyeater can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Regent Honeyeater is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Regent Honeyeaters are endemic to south-eastern Australia, primarily found in New South Wales and Victoria. They inhabit dry eucalypt woodlands and forests, particularly those with abundant nectar-producing trees like ironbarks, box eucalypts, and yellow gum.

Their distribution is patchy and varies seasonally based on flowering patterns. Key breeding areas include the Capertee Valley in New South Wales and the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park in Victoria.

Elevation Range

Up to 1,000 meters

Climate zones

Temperate

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Regent Honeyeater. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
  • Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
  • This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

  • More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
  • How birds move around during different seasons