Field Surveys of the Regent Honeyeater Xanthomyza phrygia in Victoria

Abstract

Field surveys of the Regent Honeyeater Xanrhomyw phrygia were undertaken in areas of blossoming Red Ironbark Eucalyptus sideroxylon and other likely sites in north-central and north-eastern Victoria from late April to September 1986. A tape recording of their calls was played to attract the birds. Thirty-four Regent Honeyeaters were located at 11 sites in the Chiltern and Killawarra areas of northeastern Victoria and three were located at one site in north-central Victoria. We conclude that the Regent Honeyeater warrants its current Victorian classification of 'Endangered'.