Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis)
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Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater

Acanthagenys rufogularis Gould, 1838

22–27 cmLength48 gWeight

The spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is the only species in the genus Acanthagenys.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Australia

Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater has been recorded at 73 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bowra Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia3,437 records
  2. Goschen Bushland ReserveAustralia946 records
  3. Mount Korong Nature Conservation ReserveAustralia915 records
More places
  1. Gluepot ReserveAustralia890 records
  2. Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkAustralia730 records
  3. DanthoniaAustralia491 records
  4. Western Treatment PlantAustralia487 records
  5. Alice Springs Sewage PondsAustralia481 records
  6. Lake Cargelligo Wastewater Treatment PlantAustralia329 records
  7. Serendip SanctuaryAustralia277 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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 (8.7 to 10.6 inches) tall and weighing around 52 grams. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraging in large flocks.

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Questions

How big is the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater?

The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater is about 22–27 cm long and weighs around 48 g.

Where does the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Australia (except northern and Tasmania). It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater as Least Concern.

What does the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater in?

It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
22–27 cm
Weight
48 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
111 mm
Tail
111 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Australia (except northern and Tasmania)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Acanthagenys

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Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater

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