About the Blue-faced Honeyeater
The blue-faced honeyeater, also colloquially known as the bananabird, is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It is the only member of its genus, and it is most closely related to honeyeaters of the genus Melithreptus. Three subspecies are recognised. At around 29.5 cm (11.6 in) in length, the blue-faced species is large for a honeyeater. Its plumage is distinctive, with olive upperparts, white underparts, and a black head and throat with white nape and cheeks. Males and females are similar in external appearance. Adults have a blue area of bare skin on each side of the face readily distinguishing them from juveniles, which have yellow or green patches of bare skin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Entomyzon cyanotis |
| Species Codes | blfhon1, BFQH, BFHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-faced Honeyeater belong to?
The Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-faced Honeyeater?
The blue-faced honeyeater, also colloquially known as the bananabird, is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. It is the only member of its genus, and it is most closely related to honeyeaters of the genus Melithreptus. Three subspecies are recognised. At around 29.5 cm (11.6 in...
Where can I report a Blue-faced Honeyeater sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-faced Honeyeater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfhon1, or on iNaturalist.