Birda Logo
Features
Birda+
About
Species Guide
Challenges
Shop
loading...
A photo of a Western Wattlebird (Anthochaera lunulata)
Western Wattlebird

Western Wattlebird

Anthochaera lunulata

The Western Wattlebird, known scientifically as Anthochaera lunulata, is a passerine bird belonging to the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. This species is a large and slender honeyeater, exhibiting dark grey-brown upper-parts adorned with pale streaks and spots. The forehead, crown, and nape are a darker brown, finely streaked with whitish shafts. The underparts share the dark grey palette, yet are highlighted with streaks and tips of white. A distinctive blackish-brown streak borders the eye, which houses a red iris, adding a touch of vivid colour to the bird's visage.

Identification Tips

Males of the species typically range from 29 to 33 centimetres in length and weigh between 65 and 78 grams, while females are slightly smaller, measuring 27 to 30 centimetres and weighing 47 to 57 grams. Unsexed birds have a weight range of 45.5 to 83 grams. The red iris and the streaked plumage are key features for identification.

Distribution

The Western Wattlebird is endemic to the south-western region of Australia. Its range extends from the coastal areas of Israelite Bay northwards to Geraldton, and from the inland territories of the Stirling Range to Lake Grace and Northam. This bird is typically found in areas that were once dominated by forest and woodland, particularly in regions with high rainfall.

Similar Species

The Western Wattlebird was once considered a western population of the Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera), due to some authorities citing them as conspecific. However, they are now regarded as separate species due to differences in morphology, plumage, and eye colour.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Western Wattlebird as Least Concern, indicating that, currently, there are no immediate threats to its population that would warrant a higher degree of conservation action.

App logo
Birda is a birdwatching app and community aimed at curious people who want to deepen their connection with nature.

Western Wattlebirds on Birda

Photos
Sightings

More Honeyeaters

A photo of a Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis)

Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater

Acanthagenys rufogularis
Birda Logo

Your birdwatching journey like never before

Connect with nature in minutes
Take a walk, look out of the window and log the birds that you see. Feel good about those little connections to nature.
Discover the joy of birding
Find new birding spots, see more birds, share and celebrate with a like-minded community of nature lovers.
Play your part in saving nature
Logging your birding sightings and sessions turns into positive action for our planet. Every sighting counts.

Birda Blog

What Our Birders Say
Carrie
Makes you want to spot birds more
I think this app is fun. It makes you want to spot birds more so I guess in a way it encourages you to get out and about instead of sitting in front of the TV.
Sacha0508
Simply fantastic
I love this app, it puts so much fun into recording the birds I’ve seen and heard while I’m out and about. The interface is user-friendly and suitable for all ages. It’s great to collect badges and to review my “lists”.
Emma L
App got me interested in birding!
Super friendly community <3 This app got me interested in birding! It teaches me cool stuff and its super friendly, and fun :) The species guide is really developing my knowledge, and i love seeing cool new birds from round the world!
Louise L
Easy to use and accurate
Love this app. It is easy to use and accurate, Their backup communication is really good. I noted a missing species. All through the process, I was kept informed about the progress in correcting the information. I now have the corrected, updated version. 😁 Thanks!
Amylia S
Best app for any birding person!
I love this app!! I am so addicted to it when I saw it had 3 star review I was so sad! The app is awesome!! The best app for any birding person! ❤️
Trevarthen1
Birda fan
I really enjoy using Birda, all sightings are recorded and photos can be added. There are monthly challenges which help to get you out to record your sightings. The Birda community are great and are happy to help with unidentified bird sightings. Suitable for all ages and experience!
David C
Very knowledgeable group
Nice friendly birding community. Very knowledgeable group with a willingness to help.
Nicole
Gets me outdoors more
I'm still loving this app. I use it most days & gets me outdoors more. Enjoying watching others progress and photo's, it's improved my wellbeing.... I love this app! I can keep a record of sightings and see what others have seen too.
Nedz53
Really useful
Downloaded to give it a try, everything worked perfectly, recorded my first bird watching walk. Very impressed. Have already recommended to friends!
Birdafan
Ideal Birdwatch Companion
Simply adds to the enjoyment of my birdwatching and helps me record what I’ve seen.
As featured in
Birda Logo
AboutPressAmbassadorsAffiliatesInfluencersCareersPrivacyTerms & Conditions
An app for birdwatchers
Connect with us
Copyright © 2024 Chirp Birding. All rights reserved.