SPECIES: Anthochaera phrygia — Regent Honeyeater
CLASSIFICATION: Critically endangered
Quite a striking bird in appearance, the Regent Honeyeater is black and yellow, with speckledy patches on its chest and bright yellow feathers in its tail and wings. Pre-bushfires, the remaining distribution of Regent Honeyeaters stretched from south-east Queensland down to central Victoria, preferring the taller, larger trees within a woodland habitat setting. Extinction of the Regent Honeyeater would also impact other species as they play an important role in the pollination of many eucalyptus species. Habitat loss remains the biggest threat to the ongoing survival of the Regent Honeyeater.
FAME is proud to announce a new partnership with ReForest Now for an Enrichment Program focusing on increasing flora species diversity in existing large-scale tree plantings and regenerations sites, to improve the ecological structure and function. More than 50 endangered and vulnerable native fauna species - including the Regent Honeyeater - will benefit and be able to flourish through this program. To make a donation or find out more, visit the project page of the website https://www.fame.org.au/projects/enrichment-program