About the Red Wattlebird
The red wattlebird is a passerine bird native to southern Australia. At 33–37 cm in length, it is the second largest species of Australian honeyeater, after the yellow wattlebird. It has mainly grey-brown plumage, with red eyes, distinctive pinkish-red wattles on either side of the neck, white streaks on the chest and a large bright yellow patch on the lower belly. The sexes are similar in plumage. Juveniles have less prominent wattles and browner eyes. John White described the red wattlebird in 1790. Three subspecies are recognized.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Anthochaera carunculata |
| Species Codes | redwat1, REWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Wattlebird belong to?
The Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red Wattlebird?
The red wattlebird is a passerine bird native to southern Australia. At 33–37 cm in length, it is the second largest species of Australian honeyeater, after the yellow wattlebird. It has mainly grey-brown plumage, with red eyes, distinctive pinkish-red wattles on either side of the neck, white strea...
Where can I report a Red Wattlebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Wattlebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redwat1, or on iNaturalist.
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