Micronesian Myzomela
Myzomela rubratra
The Micronesian Myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) is a rare honeyeater found in 4 countries, weighing about 14 g. The Micronesian myzomela, also known as the micronesian honeyeater, is a species of honeyeater.
About the Micronesian Myzomela
The Micronesian myzomela, also known as the micronesian honeyeater, is a species of honeyeater.
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How to identify it
The Micronesian myzomela is a small honeyeater measuring 13 cm in length. The sexes differ in size and appearance: The adult male weighs 15 g (range 12.7–18 g) and has a 72 mm wing chord, a 13 mm bill, a 55 mm tail, and a 21 mm tarsus, and the adult female is smaller, weighing 12.7 g (range 10.4–15 g) and with a wing chord measuring 66 mm, a 11 mm bill, a 55 mm tail, and a 20 mm tarsus. In both sexes and at all ages, the bill is distinctly curved downwards. It is colored brown with a yellow base in juveniles, darkening with age, becoming completely black in adults. Voice: The Micronesian myzomela has a complex dawn song that differs from its vocalizations later in the day. On Kosrae, the song begins before there is enough light to see the bird and lasts until it is visible (about 25 minutes); it has been described as sounding like multiple birds singing in unison.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guam.
When to see it
The Micronesian Myzomela can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Micronesian Myzomela?
- The Micronesian myzomela is a small honeyeater measuring 13 cm in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Micronesian Myzomela?
- The Micronesian Myzomela is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Micronesian Myzomela?
- The Micronesian Myzomela occurs in 4 countries, including Palau, the Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia.
- What birds look similar to a Micronesian Myzomela?
- The Micronesian Myzomela is most easily confused with the Red-headed Myzomela, the Red-collared Myzomela and the Sulphur-breasted Myzomela.
- Is the Micronesian Myzomela endangered?
- The Micronesian Myzomela is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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