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Sumba Myzomela
Myzomela dammermani Siebers, 1928
11 cmLength7.8 gWeight
The Sumba myzomela (Myzomela dammermani) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
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 Sumba myzomela (Myzomela dammermani) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Sumba in the western Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, where it is found in forest with a significant component of deciduous trees.
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Questions
How big is the Sumba Myzomela?
The Sumba Myzomela is about 11 cm long and weighs around 7.8 g.
Where does the Sumba Myzomela live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Sumba (west-central Lesser Sundas).
Is the Sumba Myzomela endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sumba Myzomela as Least Concern.
What does the Sumba Myzomela eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Sumba Myzomela in?
It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 11 cm
- Weight
- 7.8 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 55 mm
- Tail
- 36 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 16 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Sumba (west-central Lesser Sundas)
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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