Red Wattlebird
Anthochaera carunculata
A large, bossy honeyeater with red face wattles that dangle like quirky earrings.
How I sound
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Fun facts about me
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Wiggle Wattles
They shake their red face wattles during courtship dances, like feathered hula dancers!
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Nectar Robber
They pierce flower bases to steal nectar without pollinating. Garden rebels with wattles!
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Noisy Neighbor
Their ‘cookay-cok’ calls sound like squeaky pumps. Nature’s alarm system at dawn!
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Berry Gobbler
They swallow whole berries then later cough up seeds, helping forests grow new trees!
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Feather Bodyguard
They aggressively chase hawks away from gardens. Tiny but fierce protectors!