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Bismarck Black Myzomela

Myzomela pammelaena

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.6 cm
Weight
15.533333333333333 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bismarck Black Myzomela is a small honeyeater endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific. It has entirely glossy black plumage in males, contrasting with females that are dull brown with some red on the head. It feeds on nectar from forest flowers, hovering and probing blooms with its curved bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.6 cm 5.0 in
Weight 15.533333333333333 g 0.55 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 pammelaena

Distribution

Bismarck Black Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bismarck Black Myzomela endangered?
The Bismarck Black Myzomela has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bismarck Black Myzomela nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bismarck Black Myzomela?
The Bismarck Black Myzomela has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 15.533333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Bismarck Black Myzomela belong to?
The Bismarck Black Myzomela (Myzomela pammelaena) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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