Western Wattlebird
Western Wattlebird
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The Western Wattlebird is a large, distinctive honeyeater endemic to southwestern Australia, characterized by a yellowish eye-patch and often dull greyish-brown plumage. It lacks prominent wattles.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, and heaths in southwestern Western Australia.
How to spot
Look for its large size and active feeding at flowers. Listen for its loud, often somewhat mournful or gurgling calls, distinct from other wattlebirds. The yellowish patch around the eye can be a good field mark.
When to spot
Active year-round, often seen at flowering trees.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, and heaths in southwestern Western Australia.
How to spot
Look for its large size and active feeding at flowers. Listen for its loud, often somewhat mournful or gurgling calls, distinct from other wattlebirds. The yellowish patch around the eye can be a good field mark.
When to spot
Active year-round, often seen at flowering trees.
Its diet consists primarily of nectar from native flowering plants like banksias and eucalypts, making it an important pollinator in its region.
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