Listen to the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater
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About the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater
The Spiny-cheeked honeyeater is a bird in the family Meliphagidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 6 g.
What does the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
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.
More from the family Meliphagidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Spiny-cheeked honeyeater sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater as “least concern”.
What family does the Spiny-cheeked honeyeater belong to?
The Spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) belongs to the family Meliphagidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird (Nectarinia senegalensis) (W1CDR0000938 BD14) – CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1082895 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Spiny-cheeked honeyeater – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ) – CC BY-SA 4.0