This Red Wattlebird was quite chatty in the crisp morning air.

Usually when walking in the bush I hear the more raucous croaks of this bird and its cousin, the Little Wattlebird. So it was nice to hear something a little more melodious.

Here’s a still picture of the Red Wattlebird, showing the red flap below its eye which gives the bird its name:

The feathers on its back are quite decorative, and a sun ray lights up the yellow on the bird’s belly:

Common name: Red Wattlebird
Scientific name: Anthochaera carunculata
Approximate length: 35 cm
Date spotted: 24 April 2021 (autumn)
Location: Manly Dam Park, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’10.0″S 151°14’53.6″E