About the Western Wattlebird
The western wattlebird is a passerine bird in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It is restricted to south-western Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Anthochaera lunulata |
| Species Codes | litwat1, WEWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Wattlebird belong to?
The Western Wattlebird (Anthochaera lunulata) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Wattlebird?
The western wattlebird is a passerine bird in the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It is restricted to south-western Australia....
Where can I report a Western Wattlebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Wattlebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litwat1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
482
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