Common name: Blue-faced Honeyeater

Distribution: The Blue-faced Honeyeater is found in northern and eastern mainland Australia, from the Kimberley region, Western Australia to near Adelaide, South Australia, being more common in the north of its range. It is not found in central southern New South Wales or eastern Victoria.

Ecological notes: It is found in tropical, sub-tropical and wetter temperate or semi-arid zones, mostly in open forests and woodlands close to water, as well as monsoon forests, mangroves and coastal heathlands. It is often seen in banana plantations, orchards, farm lands and in urban parks, gardens and golf courses.

Additional notes: Usually seen in pairs or small flocks, they are noisy and gregarious, often aggressive to other birds. Takes nectar and fruit, also insects.

References: Atlas of Living Australia website at https://bie.ala.org.au/search?q=Entomyzon+cyanotis Accessed 30/08/2023.

Birds in Backyards at https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Entomyzon-cyanotis Accessed 01/01/2025.

The complete guide to Australian Birds. George Adams. Penguin Random House Australia 2018. p 362.