Blue-faced Honeyeater

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Entomyzon cyanotis

Blue-faced Honeyeater, a reference photo
Photo: JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

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. Its plumage is distinctive, with olive upperparts, white underparts, and a black head and throat with white nape and cheeks. Males and females are similar in external appearance.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Blue-faced Honeyeater being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Meliphagidae
Species
Entomyzon cyanotis

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