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Black-bellied Myzomela

Myzomela erythromelas

Least Concern
Envergure
10,2 cm
Poids
7,5 g
Famille
Meliphagidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-bellied Myzomela (Myzomela erythromelas) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-bellied Myzomela is a small honeyeater endemic to New Britain and nearby islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, with males displaying bright red head and breast contrasting sharply with a black belly and wings. It inhabits forest edges, secondary growth, and gardens, feeding on nectar from flowering trees and shrubs as well as small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 10,2 cm 4.0 in
Poids 7,5 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Myzomela
Espèces Myzomela erythromelas

Distribution

Black-bellied Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-bellied Myzomela endangered?
The Black-bellied Myzomela has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bellied Myzomela nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-bellied Myzomela?
The Black-bellied Myzomela has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 7.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Myzomela belong to?
The Black-bellied Myzomela (Myzomela erythromelas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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