
Micronesian Myzomela
Myzomela rubratra (Lesson, RP, 1827)
13 cmLength14 gWeight
The Micronesian myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) is a small honeyeater.
Busiest months: March–May · Most records: Palau, Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia
Where and when it's recorded
Micronesian Myzomela has been recorded at 30 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Puerto Rico mudflatsNorthern Mariana Islands240 records
- Long Island Park & Conservation AreaPalau172 records
- Pinatang ParkNorthern Mariana Islands158 records
More places
- Rota Resort and Country ClubNorthern Mariana Islands142 records
- Ngchus St.1Palau132 records
- Ngeanges St.1Palau130 records
- Euidelchol St.1Palau127 records
- Ngchus St.2Palau126 records
- Ngemelis St.1Palau117 records
- Ngeanges St.2Palau108 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Micronesian myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) is a small honeyeater. It is found on the Caroline and Mariana archipelagos, both part of Micronesia. It occurs in and around the edges of forests, as well as coconut plantations, coastal strand, savanna brush, villages, towns, and gardens.
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Questions
How big is the Micronesian Myzomela?
The Micronesian Myzomela is about 13 cm long and weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Micronesian Myzomela live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Mariana and Caroline islands (Micronesia). It is most often recorded in Palau, Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia.
When is the best time to see the Micronesian Myzomela?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March, April and May (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Micronesian Myzomela endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Micronesian Myzomela as Least Concern.
What does the Micronesian Myzomela eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Micronesian Myzomela in?
It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 13 cm
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 75 mm
- Tail
- 54 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Pacific Ocean: Mariana and Caroline islands (Micronesia)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Myzomela
Other birds in the genus Myzomela
Drab MyzomelaMyzomela blasii
White-chinned MyzomelaMyzomela albigula
Ashy MyzomelaMyzomela cineracea
Ruby-throated MyzomelaMyzomela eques
Moluccan MyzomelaMyzomela simplex
Red-tinged MyzomelaMyzomela rubrotincta
Biak MyzomelaMyzomela rubrobrunnea
Dusky MyzomelaMyzomela obscura
Red MyzomelaMyzomela cruentata
Reddish MyzomelaMyzomela erythrina
Papuan Black MyzomelaMyzomela nigrita
New Ireland MyzomelaMyzomela pulchella
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- EnglishMicronesian Myzomela
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