Summary ²

The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is the only species in the genus Acanthegenys. It is large, for a honeyeater, ranging from 22 to 27 centimeters and weighing around 52 grams. The birds are sociable, aggressive, and often observed foraging in large flocks.

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1. (c) Georgie Sharp, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiesharp/2391991518/
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthagenys_rufogularis

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