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Entomyzon cyanotis
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).[16] 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.[23] 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. The upperparts, including mantle, back and wings, are a golden-olive colour, and the margins of the primary and secondary coverts a darker olive-brown, while the underparts are white.
Spotted in backyard within a large group, mainly probing palm leaves.
I believe this one may be a juvenile.
Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Jul 26, 2013
5 Comments
I have replaced the photos with better ones
Thanks jemma!
lovely. Like the second picture! Could pass for a penguin!!
Thanks Shanna! Yeah i believe the juvenile males have a paler blue & the juvenile females have this yellowy green. I love your male spotting also!
Really nice!!! I agree with the diagnosis of 'juvenile' - I remember seeing a green one and reading somewhere that the juveniles can be green instead of blue.