Bacan Myzomela vs Ashy Myzomela

Myzomela batjanensis compared with Myzomela cineracea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bacan Myzomela Ashy Myzomela
Scientific Name Myzomela batjanensis Myzomela cineracea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Meliphagidae Meliphagidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.0 cm (4.3 in) 13.8 cm (5.4 in)
Weight 10.8 g (0.38 oz) 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bacan Myzomela only

None

Ashy Myzomela only

None

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Bacan Myzomela

Least Concern

Ashy Myzomela

About These Birds

Bacan Myzomela

The Bacan Myzomela is a Vulnerable honeyeater found on the islands of Bacan and Kasiruta in North Maluku, Indonesia, weighing about 10.8g with a wingspan of 11cm. It inhabits forest and forest edges, using its curved bill to feed on nectar and small insects. Its restricted island range makes it vulnerable to habitat loss.

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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