Regent Honeyeater.

This bird is struggling to survive and the outlook is pretty poor.

comments (7)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a waste, it is so gorgeous as well as useful. What is the main threat? Habitat loss? Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
1. Back Water Fox
  
  Lion
  
  This is really a sad story to follow as this bird will proberbly not survive at the current numbers which on the last count was between 800-2000 birds. The main problem as you picked it is habitat loss and this bird requires a special type of dry woodland eucalyptus forest. It is a nomatic bird moving from one small remnant of forest to another only to compete with the larger birds e.g. Noisy Miner wattle birds etc. Bottom line is that there is not enough ideal forest left for this bird to breed in peace. Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Another extraordinary Aussie bird. Thanks for sharing this great shot. The rate at which people see fit to alter the environment here is frightening. Posted 9 years ago

Back Water Fox

Lion

Well said mark big problem is how do we educate people. Posted 9 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

Lion

Sad to know about the numbers and its struggle for survival. Posted 9 years ago
1. Back Water Fox
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Sunil it sure is a big problem not only here but world wide. Posted 9 years ago

Mike Melton

Lion

Fantastic bird! Posted 2 years ago

The Regent honeyeater

The regent honeyeater is a critically endangered bird endemic to South Eastern Australia. It is commonly considered a flagship species within its range, with the efforts going into its conservation having positive effects on many other species that share its habitat. Recent genetic research suggests it is closely related to the wattlebirds.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

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