Mao vs Ashy Myzomela

Gymnomyza samoensis compared with Myzomela cineracea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Mao Ashy Myzomela
Scientific Name Gymnomyza samoensis Myzomela cineracea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Meliphagidae Meliphagidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 27.2 cm (10.7 in) 13.8 cm (5.4 in)
Weight 106.0 g (3.74 oz) 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Mao only

None

Ashy Myzomela only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mao

Least Concern

Ashy Myzomela

About These Birds

Mao

Ashy Myzomela

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.

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