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Blue-faced Honeyeater vs Singing Honeyeater

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis)

Blue-faced Honeyeater

Entomyzon cyanotis

Medium105 gForest

A large honeyeater ranging from 26 to 32 cm (10 to 12.5 in) and averaging 29.5 cm (11.6 in) in length. The adult blue-faced honeyeater has a wingspan of 44 cm (17.5 in) and weighs around 105 g (3.7 oz). 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 to 1.4 in) in length. 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.

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Singing Honeyeater (Gavicalis virescens)

Singing Honeyeater

Gavicalis virescens

Small23 gShrubland

Singing honeyeaters can vary in length from 17–22 cm (6.7–8.7 in). Their overall appearance is grey-brown. The tail and wings are olive-green with flashes of yellow. There is a broad, black stripe running from the behind the beak to the back, and a yellow streak immediately below this from the eye. The bird's song ranges from scratchy to melodious. The song also varies according to where they live.

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Photo: Wampy · CC BY 3.0

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