Red Wattlebird

The Red Wattlebird is one of the largest honeyeaters in Australia. They are also, I think, one of the noisiest. On the Birds in Backyards website the call is described as, "Several distinctive but unmusical calls including coughs, a harsh 'yac a yac' and a loud 'chok'." (Not very complementary.)

Their name refers to the fleshy red wattle on the side of their neck.

I was working in our front room when this fellow, along with a couple of others, drew attention to themselves. It is surprising how much nectar this Grevillea can supply the birds as there is always some variety drinking from its flowers.