Murrook display brings Regent Honeyeaters’ survival struggle sharply into focus

Key points

• A Williamtown art installation highlights the critical state of Regent Honeyeaters, with 350 painted resin birds representing the estimated remaining population.
• The display, created by Murrook Culture Centre’s Nicole Chaffey, aims to raise awareness about the species’ decline due to habitat loss and competition.
• BirdLife Australia’s Mick Roderick notes some zoo-bred birds have survived, paired with wild birds, and bred, offering hope for the species’ future.