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Black-bellied Myzomela

Myzomela erythromelas

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.2 cm
Weight
7.5 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-bellied Myzomela is a small honeyeater endemic to New Britain and nearby islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, with males displaying bright red head and breast contrasting sharply with a black belly and wings. It inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and gardens, feeding on nectar from flowering trees and shrubs as well as small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.2 cm 4.0 in
Weight 7.5 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Myzomela
Species Myzomela erythromelas

Distribution

Black-bellied Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-bellied Myzomela endangered?
The Black-bellied Myzomela has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bellied Myzomela nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-bellied Myzomela?
The Black-bellied Myzomela has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 7.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Myzomela belong to?
The Black-bellied Myzomela (Myzomela erythromelas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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