Banded Honeyeater
Cissomela pectoralis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cissomela-pectoralis"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Honeyeater (Cissomela pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 10.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Banded Honeyeater is a small honeyeater of the family Meliphagidae found in open woodland and savanna across northern Australia. Weighing about 10.1g with a wingspan of 13.4cm, it has a distinctive black breast band contrasting with white underparts. It feeds on nectar and insects, often moving nomadically to follow flowering trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 10.1 g | 0.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) |
| Genus | Cissomela |
| Species | Cissomela pectoralis |
Distribution
Banded Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Meliphagidae family