Blue-faced Honeyeater Original Gouache Painting

Blue-faced Honeyeater Painting

The blue-faced honeyeater, scientific name Entomyzon cyanotis, is a striking, medium-large Australian bird recognised by its vivid cobalt and aqua blue facial skin in adults. It has mainly olive green / green-gold  plumage with white underparts, black head and a charcoal grey throat and chest. Commonly found in open forests, parklands and urban gardens across northern and eastern Australia, it forages energetically for nectar, fruit and insects, playing an important role in local pollination networks. Juveniles display a greenish facial skin which gradually turns bright blue as they mature.
Did you know? Blue-faced honeyeaters often raise their chicks with 'nest helpers' – usually older offspring that assist the breeding pair with feeding and defence.

With its vivid cobalt and olive plumage, this painting would make a colourful addition to any nature-lover's home.

Artwork Specifications

• Original artwork
• Gouache paint and coloured pencil on high-quality 300gsm watercolour paper
• A4 – 29.7 × 21 cm (11.7 × 8.3 inches)
• Signed on the front
• Certificate of authenticity included
• Unframed. If you would prefer the painting framed prior to shipping, please see the available framing options here.