Banded Honeyeater
Cissomela pectoralis
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Poids | 10,1 g | 0.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) |
| Genus | Cissomela |
| Espèces | Cissomela pectoralis |
Distribution
Banded Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Meliphagidae family