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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
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"The “spiny” cheek feathers are soft, not sharp, and form a unique facial pattern."
Field Guide
Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
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The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (*Acanthagenys rufogularis*) is a large, unmistakable honeyeater found across most of inland and southern Australia. It is well known for its sociable, sometimes aggressive nature, often seen in groups foraging high in trees or shrubs. This bird’s bold facial markings and unique cheek feathers make it easy to identify in the field.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater has been recorded.
- Kathleen Springs🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 1 species · seen 26 days ago
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 8 species · 9 sightings · seen 7 days ago
- Organ Pipes National Park🔥 ActiveVictoria · 3 species · seen 15 days ago
- Butcher Gap conservation parkSouth Australia
- Cockburn river campgroundNew South Wales
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