Banda Myzomela (Myzomela boiei)
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Banda Myzomela

Myzomela boiei (Müller, S, 1843)

11 gWeight

The Banda myzomela (Myzomela boiei) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Banda myzomela (Myzomela boiei) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, and found in the Banda, Babar and the Tanimbar Islands. The two subspecies usually recognised are separated by 350 km (220 mi) of open sea.

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Questions

How big is the Banda Myzomela?

The Banda Myzomela weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Banda Myzomela live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Babar (far eastern Lesser Sundas) and southern Moluccas.

Is the Banda Myzomela endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Banda Myzomela as Least Concern.

What does the Banda Myzomela eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Banda Myzomela in?

It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Babar (far eastern Lesser Sundas) and southern Moluccas

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Myzomela

Other birds in the genus Myzomela

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Banda Myzomela

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