Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta)
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Scarlet Myzomela

Myzomela sanguinolenta (Latham, 1801)

8.3 gWeight

The scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater (Myzomela sanguinolenta) is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia.

Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Scarlet Myzomela has been recorded at 149 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sandy Camp Road WetlandsAustralia1,916 records
  2. Lake Samsonvale – Golds Scrub LaneAustralia1,508 records
  3. Oxley Creek CommonAustralia1,304 records
More places
  1. Gold Creek ReservoirAustralia1,259 records
  2. Kumbartcho SanctuaryAustralia871 records
  3. Hasties Swamp National ParkAustralia871 records
  4. Eagleby WetlandsAustralia838 records
  5. Tinchi Tamba Wetlands ReserveAustralia745 records
  6. Abattoir Swamp, JulattenAustralia631 records
  7. Lake Samsonvale – Postmans TrackAustralia628 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

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 scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater (Myzomela sanguinolenta) is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia. It was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801. At 9 to 11 cm (3.5 to 4.3 in) long, it is the smallest honeyeater in Australia.

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Questions

How big is the Scarlet Myzomela?

The Scarlet Myzomela weighs around 8.3 g.

Where does the Scarlet Myzomela live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: east-central Queensland to southern Victoria (eastern Australia). It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Scarlet Myzomela?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Scarlet Myzomela endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scarlet Myzomela as Least Concern.

What does the Scarlet Myzomela eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Scarlet Myzomela in?

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

At a glance

Weight
8.3 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

Australasia: east-central Queensland to southern Victoria (eastern Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Myzomela

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Scarlet Myzomela

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