Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson / CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Western Wattlebird
Anthochaera lunulata
Western Wattlebird (Anthochaera lunulata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
Found across 4 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Western Wattlebird (Anthochaera lunulata) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 61.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Anthochaera
- Species lunulata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 61.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Western Wattlebird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Western Wattlebird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Western Wattlebird (Anthochaera lunulata) is a member of the Meliphagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU sw WA (sw Australia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 61.8 g, with a wing length of about 12.2 cm and a tail of around 13.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 237,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Western Wattlebird?
The Western Wattlebird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 61.8 g.
Where does the Western Wattlebird live?
The Western Wattlebird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU sw WA (sw Australia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Western Wattlebird belong to?
The Western Wattlebird (Anthochaera lunulata) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Western Wattlebird eat?
The Western Wattlebird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Western Wattlebird migrate?
The Western Wattlebird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Western Wattlebird endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Western Wattlebird make?
1 real field recording of the Western Wattlebird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Western Wattlebird's range?
The Western Wattlebird has a mapped global range of about 237,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Meliphagidae
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
More in Songbirds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Guides for this bird
Best Bird Feeders for Garden Songbirds
How to choose a bird feeder for garden songbirds — the feeder styles compared, the seed they prefer, where to hang it, and how to keep birds safe. A decision framework grounded in real data, with no mystery picks.