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WattlebirdWattlebird is a term applied to several birds of the Meliphagidae (Honeyeater) family of Australia. Species of wattlebird include the Little Wattlebird, the Red Wattlebird, the Brush Wattlebird, the Yellow Wattlebird and the Wattled Honeyeater. Wattlebirds are characterized by their wattles. These are bare fleshy appendages, usually wrinkled and often brightly coloured, hanging from the cheeks, neck or throat, and presumably serving for display. The exception is the Little Wattlebird, which lacks wattles. Some other birds also have wattles, although they are not known by the term "wattlebird". Examples include the entire Callaeidae family of New Zealand, comprised of the Saddleback, the Kokako and the extinct Huia; the Turkey; some vultures; and several species of lapwing. See also * List of Australian birds
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