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Black-headed Myzomela

Myzomela melanocephala

Least Concern
Envergure
12,1 cm
Poids
11,875 g
Famille
Meliphagidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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The Black-headed Myzomela is a small, active honeyeater with a glossy black head and breast contrasting with red or brownish body plumage in the male. It inhabits forests and forest edges in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) and nearby Indonesian islands. It feeds primarily on nectar, visiting flowering trees and shrubs, and supplements its diet with small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 12,1 cm 4.8 in
Poids 11,875 g 0.42 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Black-headed Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-headed Myzomela endangered?
The Black-headed Myzomela has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-headed Myzomela?
The Black-headed Myzomela has a wingspan of 12.1 cm, weight of 11.875 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Myzomela belong to?
The Black-headed Myzomela (Myzomela melanocephala) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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