MacGregor's bird-of-paradise  (Macgregoria pulchra)

Whilst listed within the family Paradisaeidae, the taxonomic position of MacGregor's bird-of-paradise has long been under scrutiny and it is now widely accepted that this species is not a bird-of-paradise at all, but is in reality a giant honeyeater. Genetic evidence confirms that it is a member of the Meliphagidae family and is most closely related to the common sooty honeyeater (Melipotes fumigatus). However, this has yet to be formerly accepted and as a result MacGregor's bird-of-paradise is still found within Paradisaeidae and takes a misleading common name (4). It lacks the splendour of the bird-of-paradise species, with a crow-like body shape, black feathers and no extensions on the tail feathers, or the elaborate head-dress. The eyes are decorated with yellow semicircular wattles and there is a large ochre patch on each wing. It is a noisy bird that calls incessantly with a rapid jeet jeet and a longer, softer peer (2).