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Yellow Wattlebird

Anthochaera paradoxa

Photo by CharliePrice
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Description:

slim bird with a long tail, a short strong bill and distinctive yellow-orange wattles on the sides of the head. These wattles become larger and brighter during the breeding season. Adults are dark brown above, with a pale face, strongly streaked brown and white head, and white below with heavy dark streaks on the breast and sides.The belly has a prominent yellow patch.

Habitat:

Coastal woodland surrounding holiday houe , front flowering bush it dominated , and bullied any other bird away.

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