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Moluccan Myzomela
Myzomela simplex Gray, GR, 1861
12 gWeight
The Moluccan myzomela (Myzomela simplex) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
Busiest months: July and September · Most records: Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Moluccan Myzomela has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Buli-Subaim Road – mountain passIndonesia126 records
- Foli – old logging trackIndonesia62 records
- TN Aketajawe-Lolobata – Pak Roji'sIndonesia13 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 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.
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Questions
How big is the Moluccan Myzomela?
The Moluccan Myzomela weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Moluccan Myzomela live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Morotai to Bacan (northern Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Moluccan Myzomela?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and September (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Moluccan Myzomela endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Moluccan Myzomela as Least Concern.
What does the Moluccan Myzomela eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Moluccan 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
- 68 mm
- Tail
- 52 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Morotai to Bacan (northern Moluccas)
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
Red-tinged MyzomelaMyzomela rubrotincta
Biak MyzomelaMyzomela rubrobrunnea
Dusky MyzomelaMyzomela obscura
Red MyzomelaMyzomela cruentata
Reddish MyzomelaMyzomela erythrina
Papuan Black MyzomelaMyzomela nigrita
New Ireland MyzomelaMyzomela pulchella
Wetar MyzomelaMyzomela kuehni
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