Cardinal Myzomela
Myzomela cardinalis
The Cardinal Myzomela (Myzomela cardinalis) is a rare honeyeater found in 5 countries, weighing about 14 g. The cardinal myzomela a species of passerine bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae.
About the Cardinal Myzomela
The cardinal myzomela a species of passerine bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is named for the scarlet color of the male. It is permanent resident to the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia, Temotu and Makira-Ulawa of theSolomon Islands, and the entirety of Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It frequents areas with flowers, such as gardens. This is a small, active bird, measuring about 13 cm (5.1 in) from bill to tail. Males are red and black in coloration, females are grayish-olive, sometimes with a red cap or red head. Its long, curved bill is especially adapted for reaching into flowers…
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Cardinal Myzomela can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Cardinal Myzomela look like?
- The cardinal myzomela a species of passerine bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae.
- How big is a Cardinal Myzomela?
- The Cardinal Myzomela is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Cardinal Myzomela?
- The Cardinal Myzomela occurs in 5 countries, including Vanuatu, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia and American Samoa.
- What birds look similar to a Cardinal Myzomela?
- The Cardinal Myzomela is most easily confused with the Sulphur-breasted Myzomela, the Red-collared Myzomela and the Sulawesi Myzomela.
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