Regent Honeyeater
Anthochaera phrygia
CRCritically Endangered
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a critically endangered bird endemic to southeastern 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Australia (mostly east-central New South Wales; formerly southeastern Queensland to southeastern South Australia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Regent honeyeater
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
