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Papuan Black Myzomela
Myzomela nigrita Gray, GR, 1858
9.3 gWeight
The Papuan black myzomela (Myzomela nigrita) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Papuan Black Myzomela has been recorded at 20 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Varirata National ParkPapua New Guinea384 records
- Dablin Creek RoadPapua New Guinea22 records
- Sera (formerly Crater Mountain) Biological Research StationPapua New Guinea20 records
More places
- Tabubil AreaPapua New Guinea15 records
- Ok Menga Hydro IntakePapua New Guinea14 records
- Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia11 records
- Mt Komonge RidgePapua New Guinea10 records
- Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia10 records
- Brown River/Vanapa River lowlandsPapua New Guinea6 records
- West Waigeo forest - Red and Wilson's BOP sites areaIndonesia5 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 Papuan black myzomela (Myzomela nigrita) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
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Questions
How big is the Papuan Black Myzomela?
The Papuan Black Myzomela weighs around 9.3 g.
Where does the Papuan Black Myzomela live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Papuan Black Myzomela?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Papuan Black Myzomela endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Papuan Black Myzomela as Least Concern.
What does the Papuan Black Myzomela eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Papuan Black Myzomela in?
It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 9.3 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 57 mm
- Tail
- 40 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: New Guinea
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
New Ireland MyzomelaMyzomela pulchella
Wetar MyzomelaMyzomela kuehni
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