Rote Myzomela

About the Rote Myzomela

The Rote myzomela is a species of Indonesian honeyeater endemic to the island of Rote. It is considered distinct from the Sumba myzomela based on voice. It was named after Iriana Joko Widodo, the first lady of Indonesia at the time of description. It has a scarlet head and nape, as well as lower back and tail, and a dark grey upper back and light grey stomach. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Where the Rote Myzomela lives

When to see the Rote Myzomela

Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Drab MyzomelaMyzomela blasiiThe drab myzomela or Seram myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. Banda MyzomelaMyzomela boieiThe species has sexual dimorphism. Ashy MyzomelaMyzomela cineraceaThe ashy myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.