Alor Myzomela
Myzomela prawiradilagae
The Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) is a legendary honeyeater found only in Indonesia, weighing about 9 g. The Alor myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, the honeyeaters.
About the Alor Myzomela
The Alor myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, the honeyeaters. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Alor, where it is the island's only representative member of the genus Myzomela. It is named after Dewi Malia Prawiradilaga, an ornithologist at the Indonesian Institute of Science and one of the first leading female Indonesian ornithologists.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, July, August, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Alor Myzomela look like?
- The Alor myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, the honeyeaters.
- How big is an Alor Myzomela?
- The Alor Myzomela is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see an Alor Myzomela?
- The Alor Myzomela is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Alor Myzomela?
- The Alor Myzomela is most easily confused with the Reddish Myzomela, the Rotuma Myzomela and the Black-headed Myzomela.
- Is the Alor Myzomela endangered?
- The Alor Myzomela is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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