Mao vs Black-headed Myzomela
Gymnomyza samoensis compared with Myzomela melanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mao | Black-headed Myzomela |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnomyza samoensis | Myzomela melanocephala |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Meliphagidae | Meliphagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 12.1 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) | 11.875 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Mao
Least Concern
Black-headed Myzomela
About These Birds
Black-headed Myzomela
The Black-headed Myzomela is a small, active honeyeater with a glossy black head and breast contrasting with red or brownish body plumage in the male. It inhabits forests and forest edges in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) and nearby Indonesian islands. It feeds primarily on nectar, visiting flowering trees and shrubs, and supplements its diet with small insects.