Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
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Acanthagenys rufogularis Gould, 1838 |
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogalaris) is the only species in the genus Acanthegenys. It is large, for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimeters and weighing around 52 grams [1]. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraginging in large flocks [2].
The honeyeater is mainly frugivorous, but will also eat nectar, blossoms, insects, reptiles, and baby birds[2]. Its habitat includes deserts, coastal scrubland, and dry woodlands [1]. It can also be found in mangroves and orchards [2]. Its range includes most of Australia except for Tasmania, tropical Northern areas, the Southeastern coast[3].
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater is a grey-brown bird with a burnt orange throat and chest. It has grey wings edged with white, and a long tail with white tips. It has a pink, black-tipped bill [2].