Yellow Wattlebird

Anthochaera paradoxa

Bird Life Endemic IUCN: Least Concern

About

A large honeyeater with pendulous yellow wattles, long tail and short curved bill. Wattles may be up to 60 mm long, attaining full length about 6 months after fledging. Prominent yellow patch on belly. Legs and feet pink-brown to dark pink. Sexes are similar, but males are larger

Size

Can grow up to around 46cm with a wingspan of around 54cm

Habitat

Dry sclerophyll forest, avoiding recently burnt areas. Common in urban areas, parks and gardens

Distribution

Endemic to Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Yellow Wattlebird
Scientific name: Anthochaera paradoxa (Daudin, 1800)
Family: Meliphagidae
Category: Bird Life › Perching Birds
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Least Concern

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