Banda Myzomela
NameBanda Myzomela
Common NameBanda Myzomela
Scientific NameMyzomela boiei
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males display a vibrant red head, throat, and upper breast. The back, wings, and tail are glossy black, while the lower breast and belly are greyish-white. The bill is long, slender, and decurved, colored black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched and thin, often described as a rapid 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Banda Islands, which are part of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbright red head, black back and wings, greyish-white underparts, long, decurved black bill
Description
This small, active honeyeater is characterized by its striking red head and upper breast, contrasting with a black back and wings. It possesses a long, decurved bill adapted for feeding on nectar, often seen foraging in the canopy of forests and gardens.
