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Myzomela
''Myzomela'' is a genus of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is the largest genus of honeyeaters, with 39 species, and the most geographically widespread. It ranges from Indonesia to Australia and into the islands of the Pacific Ocean as far as Micronesia and Samoa. The genus was introduced by the naturalists Nicholas Vigors and Thomas Horsfield in 1827. The type species is the scarlet myzomela (''Myzomela sanguinolenta''). The title page is dated 1826. The genus contains the following 40 species: * Drab myzomela (''Myzomela blasii'') * White-chinned myzomela (''Myzomela albigula'') * Ashy myzomela (''Myzomela cineracea'') * Ruby-throated myzomela (''Myzomela eques'') *Moluccan myzomela (''Myzomela simplex'') * Red-tinged myzomela (''Myzomela rubrotincta'') *Biak myzomela (''Myzomela rubrobrunnea'') * Dusky myzomela (''Myzomela obscura'') * Red myzomela (''Myzomela cruentata'') *Reddish myzomela (''Myzomela erythrina'') * Papuan black myzomela (''Myzomela nigr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlet Myzomela
The scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater (''Myzomela sanguinolenta'') is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia. It was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801. At long, it is the smallest honeyeater in Australia. It has a short tail and relatively long down-curved bill. It is sexually dimorphic; the male is a striking bright red with black wings, while the female is entirely brown. The species is more vocal than most honeyeaters, and a variety of calls have been recorded, including a bell-like tinkling. The scarlet myzomela is found along most of the eastern coastline, from Cape York in the far north to Gippsland in Victoria. It is migratory in the southern parts of its range, with populations moving north in the winter. Its natural habitat is forest, where it forages mainly in the upper tree canopy. It is omnivorous, feeding on insects as well as nectar. Up to three broods may be raised over the course of a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-headed Myzomela
The red-headed myzomela or red-headed honeyeater (''Myzomela erythrocephala'') is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It was described by John Gould in 1840. Two subspecies are recognised, with the nominate race ''M. e. erythrocephala'' distributed around the tropical coastline of Australia, and ''M. e. infuscata'' in New Guinea. Though widely distributed, the species is not abundant within this range. While the IUCN lists the Australian population of ''M. e. infuscata'' as being near threatened, as a whole the widespread range means that its conservation is of least concern. At , it is a small honeyeater with a short tail and relatively long down-curved bill. It is sexually dimorphic; the male has a glossy red head and brown upperparts and paler grey-brown underparts while the female has predominantly grey-brown plumage. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is very active whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulphur-breasted Myzomela
The sulphur-breasted myzomela (''Myzomela jugularis''), also known as the orange-breasted myzomela or orange-breasted honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. Description The sulphur-breasted myzomela is 10 cm (4 in) long. The upperparts are black with a scarlet rump. The underparts are pale yellow-white. The curved bill and feet are black. The male has a scarlet crown. Distribution and habitat The sulphur-breasted myzomela is endemic to Fiji, where it is the smallest resident avian species. It breeds on all the islands except Rotuma. It is a familiar bird in gardens as well as rural forest and mangrove habitats, and also among coconut trees in disturbed areas. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline water, saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. Mangroves are taxonomic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moluccan Myzomela
The Moluccan myzomela (''Myzomela simplex'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on the Maluku Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the dusky myzomela (''Myzomela obscura''), but phylogenetic evidence indicates that both are distinct species, and it has thus been split by the IUCN Red List, BirdLife International, and the International Ornithologists' Union. There are two recognized subspecies: * ''M. s. mortyana'' - endemic to Morotai * ''M. s. simplex'' - found on Halmahera, Ternate, Tidore, Damar, and the Bacan Islands References Moluccan myzomela Birds of the Maluku Islands Moluccan myzomela Moluccan myzomela The Moluccan myzomela (''Myzomela simplex'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on the Maluku Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reddish Myzomela
The reddish myzomela (''Myzomela erythrina'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where it is found on New Ireland and adjacent islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the red myzomela (''Myzomela cruentata''), but phylogenetic evidence indicates that both are distinct species, and it has thus been split by the IUCN Red List, BirdLife International, and the International Ornithologists' Union. There are four recognized subspecies, each endemic to a certain island of the Bismarck Archipelago: * ''M. e. erythrina'' - endemic to New Ireland * ''M. e. lavongai'' - endemic to New Hanover * ''M. e. cantans'' - endemic to Tabar Island * ''M. e. vinacea'' - endemic to Dyaul Island References reddish myzomela reddish myzomela reddish myzomela The reddish myzomela (''Myzomela erythrina'') is a speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Myzomela
The red myzomela (''Myzomela cruentata'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea and New Britain. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The reddish myzomela (''M. erythrina'') of New Ireland was formerly considered conspecific, but phylogenetic evidence indicates that both are distinct species, and it has thus been split from it by the IUCN Red List, BirdLife International, and the International Ornithologists' Union. There are two recognized subspecies: * ''M. c. cruentata'' - New Guinea and Yapen * ''M. c. coccinea'' - New Britain and the Duke of York Islands References External linksImage at ADW red myzomela Birds of New Britain Birds of New Guinea Endemic fauna of New Guinea red myzomela The red myzomela (''Myzomela cruentata'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea and New Britain. Its natural habitats are s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alor Myzomela
The Alor myzomela (''Myzomela prawiradilagae'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, the honeyeaters. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Alor, where it is the only representative member of the genus ''Myzomela''. It is named after Dewi Malia Prawiradilaga, an ornithologist at the Indonesian Institute of Science and one of the first leading female Indonesian ornithologists. Taxonomy It closely resembles and is most closely related to the Wetar myzomela (''M. kuehni'') of the adjacent island of Wetar. However, it noticeably differs in its calls and morphology. Distribution The Alor myzomela is restricted to a few montane areas of Alor Island, where it lives in ''Eucalyptus'' woodlands primarily composed of white gum (''Eucalyptus alba'') and Timor mountain gum (''Eucalyptus urophylla''), as well as wattles (''Acacia'' sp.) and sheoak (''Casuarina junghuhniana''). This restricted distribution is in contrast to its close relative ''M. kuehni'', which is am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biak Myzomela
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The Biak myzomela (''Myzomela rubrobrunnea'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the dusky myzomela ('' Myzomela obscura''), but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. It is found in Biak. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. References Biak myzomela Biak myzomela Biak myzomela The Biak myzomela (''Myzomela rubrobrunnea'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the dusky myzomela ('' Myzomela obscura''), but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Myzomela
The mountain myzomela (''Myzomela adolphinae''), also known as elfin myzomela or midget myzomela, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This species was named in honour of Adolphine Susanna Wilhelmina Bruijn. References mountain myzomela Birds of New Guinea mountain myzomela The mountain myzomela (''Myzomela adolphinae''), also known as elfin myzomela or midget myzomela, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Tommaso Salvadori {{Meliphagidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rote Myzomela
The Rote myzomela (''Myzomela irianawidodoae'') is a species of Indonesian honeyeater endemic to the island of Rote. It is considered distinct from the Sumba myzomela based on voice. It was named after Iriana Joko Widodo Iriana (also called Iriana Jokowi, born 1 October 1963) is the First Lady of Indonesia since 20 October 2014 and the wife of the current President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Early career Iriana graduated from State High School No. 3, Solo in ..., the first lady of Indonesia at the time of description. It has a scarlet head and nape, as well as lower back and tail, and a dark grey upper back and light grey stomach. It is threatened by habitat loss. References Myzomela Endemic fauna of Indonesia Birds of the Lesser Sunda Islands Birds described in 2017 {{Meliphagidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumba Myzomela
The Sumba myzomela (''Myzomela dammermani'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Sumba in the western Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ..., where it is found in forest with a significant component of deciduous trees. References Sumba myzomela Birds of Sumba Sumba myzomela Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Meliphagidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papuan Black Myzomela
The Papuan black myzomela (''Myzomela nigrita'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea and nearby islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and savannah woodland. It can be often found at flowering trees such as albizias and eucalypts Eucalypt is a descriptive name for woody plants with capsule fruiting bodies belonging to seven closely related genera (of the tribe Eucalypteae) found across Australasia: ''Eucalyptus'', ''Corymbia'', ''Angophora'', ''Stockwellia'', ''Allosynca .... Description The species is 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) with males being larger than females. Males are lacquer-black and have white underwing-coverts. Females are coloured drab brown and they have a reddish forehead and throat, except for the tail. Some females have a sooty black face without any red and in the southeast of its range, many females may appear completely black. Juveniles resemble darker or grey-brown females. Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
