Dark-eared Myza
Myza celebensis
The Dark-eared Myza (Myza celebensis) is a legendary honeyeater found only in Indonesia, weighing about 20 g. The dark-eared myza, also known as the lesser streaked honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
About the Dark-eared Myza
The dark-eared myza, also known as the lesser streaked honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. There are two subspecies, Myza celebensis celebensis which is found in mountainous parts of northern, central and southeastern Sulawesi, and Myza celebensis meridionalis from mountains in southern Sulawesi.
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How to identify it
The sexes are similar in appearance in the dark-eared myza but males are heavier than females and have longer heads, bills, wings and tail. The adult male is about 17 cm (6.7 in) in length and weighs about 21 g (0.7 oz). The head and neck are grey or olivaceous streaked with dark brown. The bill is dark-coloured, long and curved downwards, and there is a bare yellowish patch of skin surrounding the dark eye. The back, wings and tail are brown with streaks of darker brown and the underparts are also brown, but less streaked than the upper parts.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Dark-eared Myza?
- The sexes are similar in appearance in the dark-eared myza but males are heavier than females and have longer heads, bills, wings and tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Dark-eared Myza?
- The Dark-eared Myza is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
- Where can you see a Dark-eared Myza?
- The Dark-eared Myza is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Dark-eared Myza?
- The Dark-eared Myza is most easily confused with the White-eared Myza.
- Is the Dark-eared Myza endangered?
- The Dark-eared Myza is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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