White-cheeked Honeyeater

Bird

The white-cheeked honeyeater is a medium-sized bird native to Australia, commonly found in coastal heathlands and forests. Known for its distinctive black-and-white plumage and yellow wing patches, it plays a crucial ecological role as a pollinator, feeding on nectar from native flowers such as banksias and grevilleas. Highly vocal and active, this species also supplements its diet with insects, contributing to pest control in its habitat.

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SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Phylidonyris niger

FAMILY:

Meliphagidae

NATIONAL CONSERVATION STATUS:

Least concern

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Fun Fact:

These little birds can be incredibly dramatic when defending their territory. They’ll chase off much larger birds, like magpies or cockatoos, with relentless squawking and dive-bombing, acting like feathered security guards who’ve had way too much coffee!