Anthochaera phrygia
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.
Length
20cm to 24cm
Wingspan
30cm to 35cm
Weight
35g to 50g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Black Yellow
Secondary Colour
White
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Black
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
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.
Up to 1,000 meters
Temperate
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