Wattlebirds feed on nectar from native flowers and also insects. Their calls resemble the sound of a loud choking-cough and often will be coupled with consecutive whistling. They build nests in wattle trees with sticks and twigs. Both parents share responsibilities in incubating and rearing their young. The males click their beaks together in quick succession to create clacking noises as a display of dominancy.

Left: This Wattlebird was trying to catch a flying insect on the ground. Right: Wattlebirds have yellow bellies as can be seen on this one.

These birds inhabit woodlands, forests and are common in suburbs. They flock in groups during flowering in Autumn and Winter. Wattlebirds can be found throughout the Blue Mountains.