Scientific name Acanthagenys rufogularis Higher classification Acanthagenys Order Passerine | Family Meliphagidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Genus AcanthagenysGould, 1838 Similar Honeyeater, Bird, Singing honeyeater, White‑plumed honeyeater, Striped honeyeater | ||
Spiny cheeked honeyeater sings
The spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is the only species in the genus Acanthagenys. It is large, for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimeters and weighing around 52 grams. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraging in large flocks.
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The honeyeater is mainly frugivorous, but will also eat nectar, blossoms, insects, reptiles, and young birds. Its habitat includes deserts, coastal scrubland, and dry woodlands. It is also found in mangroves and orchards. Its range includes most of Australia except for Tasmania, tropical Northern areas, the Southeastern coast.
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.
Spiny cheeked honeyeater
