by Peter Rowland | Monday, September 29, 2025
Regent Honeyeater Scientific Name: Anthochaera phrygia Size: up to 23 cm What does it look and sound like? Appearance and Key Features The Regent Honeyeater is a large honeyeater, measuring around 23 cm in length. It has a black head, neck, and upper breast. The back...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, September 29, 2025
Noisy Friarbird Scientific Name: Philemon corniculatus Size: up to 35 cm What does it look and sound like? The Noisy Friarbird is a unique-looking bird that is relatively easy to identify. It is a large, grey-brown honeyeater, growing up to 35 cm long. Its most...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, November 13, 2020
Little Wattlebird Scientific Name: Anthochaera chrysoptera Size: 26 to 30 cm What does it look like? The Little Wattlebird is a medium to large honeyeater, but is the smallest of the wattlebirds. It is mostly dark grey-brown above, with faint white shafts on each of...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
New Holland Honeyeater Scientific Name: Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Size: Total Length 17 to 18.5 cm What does it look and sound like? The New Holland Honeyeater is mostly black and white in colour, with a large yellow wing patch and yellow sides on the tail. It has...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, February 28, 2022
Noisy Miner Scientific Name: Manorina melanocephala Size: Total Length 28 cm What does it look and sound like? The Noisy Miner is a bold and curious bird. It is identified by its mostly grey body and black crown and cheeks. The bill is yellow, as are the legs and the...
