Anthochaera paradoxa
Least Concern
Renowned for their vibrant yellow wattles and raucous calls, the Yellow Wattlebird is a charismatic inhabitant of Tasmania's woodlands and gardens. As Australia's largest honeyeater, this striking bird flits through the Tasmanian forests, its streaked plumage and energetic foraging making it a distinctive presence among the island's rich avian life.
Males and females have similar plumage
Brown
Yellow, White
Brown
Curved
Grey
Pink
Yellow wattles, streaked underparts, white belly
Long tail with white tips
37cm to 50cm
Length
104g to 260g
Weight
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Yellow Wattlebird foraging
Yellow Wattlebird in a tree
Yellow Wattlebird perching on a branch
Also known as the Tasmanian Wattlebird
Yellow Wattlebird perching in a tree
Harsh, guttural calls
Harsh 'kow-kow-kow' and a loud 'yaas-yaas'
Raspy, chattering calls when disturbed
Active during the day, foraging for food
Solitary or in small groups, larger groups may form in good feeding areas
Territorial during breeding season
Non-migratory
May interact with other honeyeater species
Nectar, Insects
Forages in trees and shrubs, occasionally on the ground
Morning and late afternoon
Gleaning from foliage, hawk insects in the air
May vary with seasonal flower availability
Dependent on nectar-producing plants
In trees and tall shrubs
Shallow cup nest made of twigs and bark, bound with spider web
August to December
Up to 2 in coastal areas
Spotted and blotched with red-brown marks
2.5cm x 3.5cm
Usually 2 or 3 eggs per clutch
14 to 16 days
Around 4 weeks after hatching
Both parents feed the young
Endemic to Tasmania and nearby islands
Woodlands, forests, and suburban gardens
From sea level to 1200 meters
Non-migratory
Temperate Forests
Temperate
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.
Resident or Present
5
10
7 to 8 year(s)
1 year(s)
2 year(s)
Monogamous pairs, breeding once a year
Juveniles have duller plumage than adults
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)
Habitat loss, predation by introduced species
Habitat protection and conservation areas
Other names:
Tasmanian Wattlebird
Family:
MeliphagidaePopulation size:
Unknown
Population trend:
Conservation status:
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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