Family
Meliphagidae
Habits
Diurnal, Forms small groups, they have a strong flapping flight following each other from tree to tree. Breed in groups, often taking over the deserted roosting nests of Grey-crowned Rabblers
Habitat
Forest Woodland Wetlands, Open forest country; eucalypt; paperbark and pandanus woodland to edge of rainforest and mangroves; inland waters and fringing forests; open woodland.
Notes
Photo Katherine Gorge, NT.
Breeding
June to January, 2 to 3; rich salmon, sparingly spotted chestnut brown. Breeding females occupy deserted nests,
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Insects; nectar; native fruits and berries. Nectar of paperbacks and grevilleas as well as insects and spiders.
Details
| Common Name: |
Blue-faced Honeyeater |
Scientific Name: |
Entomyzon cyanotis |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
240-300 mm. |
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