About Anthochaera lunulata Gould, 1838
The adult western wattlebird (scientific name Anthochaera lunulata Gould, 1838) is a large, long and slender honeyeater. Its upperparts are dark grey-brown, marked with pale streaks and spots. The forehead, crown, and nape are dark brown, streaked with fine whitish shafts. Its underparts are dark grey, with streaks and white tips. A blackish-brown streak borders the eye, and this species has a red iris. Recorded measurements from a mixed-sex sample give males a length of 29–33 centimetres and a weight of 65–78 grams, while females measure 27–30 centimetres in length and 47–57 grams in weight. Unsexed individuals fall within a weight range of 45.5–83 grams. This species is distributed in southwestern Australia, specifically in the high rainfall region that was once dominated by forest and woodland. It occurs from Israelite Bay north to Geraldton near the coast, and extends inland to the Stirling Range, Lake Grace, and Northam.
