Ashy Myzomela vs Grey Friarbird

Myzomela cineracea compared with Philemon kisserensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ashy Myzomela Grey Friarbird
Scientific Name Myzomela cineracea Philemon kisserensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Meliphagidae Meliphagidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 13.8 cm (5.4 in) 25.2 cm (9.9 in)
Weight 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz) 62.8 g (2.22 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ashy Myzomela only

None

Grey Friarbird only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ashy Myzomela

Least Concern

Grey Friarbird

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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