Banded Honeyeater

Cissomela pectoralis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae

About

The banded honeyeater is a species of honeyeater in the family Meliphagidae with a characteristic narrow black band across its white underparts. It is endemic to tropical northern Australia.

Fun Fact

The scientific name for the banded honeyeater is Cissomela pectoralis (Gould, 1841).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to tropical northern Australia.

Diet

Feeds on the nectar of eucalypts and some other open flowers, such as Grevilleas, paperbarks and Bauhinias, plus insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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