MacGregor's Honeyeater
Macgregoria pulchra
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
MacGregor's honeyeater, also known as giant wattled honeyeater, MacGregor's giant honeyeater, MacGregor's bird of paradise, and ochre-winged honeyeater, is a large black crow-like bird with large orange-yellow eye-wattles and black-tipped, ochre primary wing feathers. The sexes are similar, with the male being slightly larger than the female. It is the only member of the genus Macgregoria.
Fun Fact
The sexes are similar, with the male being slightly larger than the female.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found on the island of New Guinea, where it inhabits cloud forest and subalpine Dacrycarpus forest at elevations of 2,800–4,000 m (9,200–13,100 ft).
Diet
Diet consists mainly of fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change