White-eared Myza (Myza sarasinorum)
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White-eared Myza

Myza sarasinorum Meyer, AB & Wiglesworth, 1895

20 cmLength22 gWeight

The white-eared myza or greater Sulawesi honeyeater (Myza sarasinorum) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, with only its sharp calls revealing its presence.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-eared Myza has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Lore Lindu NPIndonesia85 records
  2. Lore Lindu NP – Lake Tambing vicinityIndonesia19 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 white-eared myza or greater Sulawesi honeyeater (Myza sarasinorum) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, with only its sharp calls revealing its presence.

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Questions

How big is the White-eared Myza?

The White-eared Myza is about 20 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the White-eared Myza live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Sulawesi. It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the White-eared Myza?

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

Is the White-eared Myza endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eared Myza as Least Concern.

What does the White-eared Myza eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the White-eared Myza in?

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

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
22 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
94 mm
Tail
87 mm
Bill
30 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

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

Range

Australasia: montane Sulawesi

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Myza

Other birds in the genus Myza

Dark-eared MyzaDark-eared MyzaMyza celebensisEastern SpinebillEastern SpinebillAcanthorhynchus tenuirostrisWestern SpinebillWestern SpinebillAcanthorhynchus superciliosusGreen-backed HoneyeaterGreen-backed HoneyeaterGlycichaera fallaxSooty HoneyeaterSooty HoneyeaterMelionyx fuscusLong-bearded HoneyeaterLong-bearded HoneyeaterMelionyx princepsShort-bearded HoneyeaterShort-bearded HoneyeaterMelionyx nouhuysiLeaden HoneyeaterLeaden HoneyeaterPtiloprora plumbeaYellowish-streaked HoneyeaterYellowish-streaked HoneyeaterPtiloprora meekianaRufous-sided HoneyeaterRufous-sided HoneyeaterPtiloprora erythropleura
White-eared Myza

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