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Male Blue-faced Honeyeater

Entomyzon cyanotis

Photo by AliceGreenup
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A large honeyeater ranging from 26 to 32 cm (9–13 in) and averaging 29.5 cm (11.6 in) in length, the adult Blue-faced Honeyeater has a wingspan of 44 cm (17 in) and weighs around 105 g (3.7 oz).[15] In general shape, it has broad wings with rounded tips and a medium squarish tail. The sturdy slightly downcurved bill is shorter than the skull, and measures 3 to 3.5 cm (1.2–1.4 in) in length. It is easily recognised by the bare blue skin around its eyes. The head and throat are otherwise predominantly blackish with a white stripe around the nape and another from the cheek

Habitat:

Spotted in a large group in backyard around palm trees mainly.

Notes:

The group consists of three or so males & several females & juveniles.

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Comments (2)

Excellent shots Alice. I really like your profile pic too :-)

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