Ashy Myzomela
Myzomela cineracea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.8 cm
Weight
13.899999999999999 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ashy Myzomela is a small honeyeater found on islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. Weighing about 14g with a wingspan near 13.8cm, it is largely grey in plumage and uses its curved bill to feed on nectar and small insects. It inhabits forest edges and secondary growth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 13.899999999999999 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) |
| Genus | Myzomela |
| Species | Myzomela cineracea |
Distribution
Ashy Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy Myzomela endangered?
The Ashy Myzomela has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Myzomela nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ashy Myzomela?
The Ashy Myzomela has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 13.899999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Myzomela belong to?
The Ashy Myzomela (Myzomela cineracea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.
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