Rotuma Myzomela vs Ashy Myzomela

Myzomela chermesina compared with Myzomela cineracea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rotuma Myzomela Ashy Myzomela
Scientific Name Myzomela chermesina Myzomela cineracea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Meliphagidae Meliphagidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.0 cm (5.9 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

Rotuma Myzomela only

None

Ashy Myzomela only

None

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Rotuma Myzomela

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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