Sightings of one of Australia's rarest birds spark hope, as fight to save species continues

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• The regent honeyeater is a critically endangered bird species found along the New South Wales east coast.
• The current population estimate is 250 to 300 birds in the wild, with no successful breeding observed last year.
• Sightings of the regent honeyeater have been reported near Coffs Harbour and Lake Macquarie.
• Birdlife Australia is encouraging the public to report sightings to assist in conservation efforts.
• Nest predation by various bird species and mammals poses a threat to the species.