Red-vested Myzomela (Myzomela malaitae)
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Red-vested Myzomela

Myzomela malaitae Mayr, 1931

14 gWeight

The red-vested myzomela (Myzomela malaitae), also known as the red-bellied myzomela, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.

Near Threatened

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 red-vested myzomela (Myzomela malaitae), also known as the red-bellied myzomela, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Malaita (Solomon Islands). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Questions

How big is the Red-vested Myzomela?

The Red-vested Myzomela weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Red-vested Myzomela live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Malaita (southeastern Solomon Islands).

Is the Red-vested Myzomela endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Red-vested Myzomela as Near Threatened.

What does the Red-vested Myzomela eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Red-vested Myzomela in?

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

At a glance

Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
65 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

Australasia: montane Malaita (southeastern Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Myzomela

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Red-vested Myzomela

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