Blue-faced Honeyeater
Entomyzon cyanotis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The blue-faced honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis), 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.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blue-faced honeyeater
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.