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Bismarck Black Myzomela

Myzomela pammelaena

Least Concern
Envergure
12,6 cm
Poids
15,533333333333333 g
Famille
Meliphagidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bismarck Black Myzomela (Myzomela pammelaena) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.6 cm and a weight of 15.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Bismarck Black Myzomela is a small honeyeater endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific. It has entirely glossy black plumage in males, contrasting with females that are dull brown with some red on the head. It feeds on nectar from forest flowers, hovering and probing blooms with its curved bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Poids 15,533333333333333 g 0.55 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 pammelaena

Distribution

Bismarck Black Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bismarck Black Myzomela endangered?
The Bismarck Black Myzomela has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bismarck Black Myzomela nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bismarck Black Myzomela?
The Bismarck Black Myzomela has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 15.533333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Bismarck Black Myzomela belong to?
The Bismarck Black Myzomela (Myzomela pammelaena) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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