Mao vs Black-breasted Myzomela
Gymnomyza samoensis compared with Myzomela vulnerata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mao | Black-breasted Myzomela |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnomyza samoensis | Myzomela vulnerata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Meliphagidae | Meliphagidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 106.0 g (3.74 oz) | 6.9 g (0.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Mao
Least Concern
Black-breasted Myzomela
About These Birds
Black-breasted Myzomela
The Black-breasted Myzomela is a small honeyeater restricted to Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sunda Islands, with males displaying a bright red head and throat set against black wings and a black breast. It inhabits forest edges, woodland, and scrub, feeding on nectar and small insects. Its limited island range and dependence on flowering trees make it potentially vulnerable to habitat change.