Black-breasted Myzomela
NameBlack-breasted Myzomela
Common NameBlack-breasted Myzomela
Scientific NameMyzomela vulnerata
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, back, and breast, contrasted with a bright crimson-red crown and nape. The belly and flanks are white, and there is a small red patch on the undertail coverts. The bill is slender, black, and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Timor, found in both Indonesia (West Timor) and Timor-Leste.
Identifying FeaturesBright crimson-red crown and nape (male), Glossy black head, back, and breast (male), White belly and flanks (male), Small size, Slender, decurved black bill
Description
The Black-breasted Myzomela is a small, active honeyeater endemic to Timor. Males exhibit a striking plumage of glossy black, bright red, and white, while females are duller. They are typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the forest canopy.
