Streak-breasted Honeyeater vs Ashy Myzomela

Microptilotis reticulatus compared with Myzomela cineracea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Streak-breasted Honeyeater Ashy Myzomela
Scientific Name Microptilotis reticulatus Myzomela cineracea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Meliphagidae Meliphagidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 15.2 cm (6.0 in) 13.8 cm (5.4 in)
Weight 23.6 g (0.83 oz) 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Streak-breasted Honeyeater only

Ashy Myzomela only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Streak-breasted Honeyeater

Least Concern

Ashy Myzomela

About These Birds

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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