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Black-headed Myzomela

Myzomela melanocephala

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,1 cm
Peso
11,875 g
Família
Meliphagidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-headed Myzomela (Myzomela melanocephala) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.1 cm and a weight of 11.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

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
Envergadura 12,1 cm 4.8 in
Peso 11,875 g 0.42 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Myzomela
Espécies Myzomela melanocephala

Distribution

Black-headed Myzomela has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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