Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
Acanthagenys rufogularis
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,868
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is the only species in the genus Acanthagenys. It is large for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimeters (8.7 to 10.6 inches) tall and weighing around 52 grams. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraging in large flocks. The spiny-cheeked honeyeater is mainly frugivorous, but will also eat nectar, blossoms, insects, reptiles, and young birds. Its habitat includes deserts, coastal scrubland, and dry woodlands. It is also found in mangroves and orchards. Its range includes most of Australia, except for Tasmania, northern tropical areas, and the southeastern coast.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Spiny-cheeked honeyeater”.