Black-headed Myzomela (Myzomela melanocephala)
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Black-headed Myzomela

Myzomela melanocephala (Ramsay, EP, 1879)

12 gWeight

The black-headed myzomela (Myzomela melanocephala) is a bird of the family Meliphagidae endemic to the central Solomon Islands.

Busiest months: April · Most records: Solomon Islands

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-headed Myzomela has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Queen Elizabeth National Park – Mt. AustinSolomon Islands79 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Solomon Islands

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-headed myzomela (Myzomela melanocephala) is a bird of the family Meliphagidae endemic to the central Solomon Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Black-headed Myzomela?

The Black-headed Myzomela weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Black-headed Myzomela live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Florida Islands, Savo (north of northwestern Guadalcanal) and Guadalcanal (south-central Solomon Islands). It is most often recorded in Solomon Islands.

When is the best time to see the Black-headed Myzomela?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-headed Myzomela endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-headed Myzomela as Least Concern.

What does the Black-headed Myzomela eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Black-headed Myzomela in?

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

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Florida Islands, Savo (north of northwestern Guadalcanal) and Guadalcanal (south-central Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Myzomela

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Black-headed Myzomela

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