Wakolo Myzomela (Myzomela wakoloensis)
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Wakolo Myzomela

Myzomela wakoloensis Forbes, HO, 1883

7.9 gWeight

The Wakolo myzomela (Myzomela wakoloensis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sawai Village RoadIndonesia102 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 Wakolo myzomela (Myzomela wakoloensis) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs in the Moluccan Islands of Buru and Seram. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Questions

How big is the Wakolo Myzomela?

The Wakolo Myzomela weighs around 7.9 g.

Where does the Wakolo Myzomela live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Buru and Seram (central Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Wakolo Myzomela?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Wakolo Myzomela endangered?

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

What does the Wakolo Myzomela eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Wakolo Myzomela in?

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

At a glance

Weight
7.9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
37 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Australasia: montane Buru and Seram (central Moluccas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Myzomela

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Wakolo Myzomela

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