Dark-eared Myza
NameDark-eared Myza
Common NameDark-eared Myza
Scientific NameMyza celebensis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown plumage, with darker brown on the head, particularly around the ear-coverts. It has a noticeable pale yellowish eye-ring and an olive-yellow wash on the wings and tail. The underparts are paler and somewhat mottled.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid whistled notes, often interspersed with chattering and buzzing sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, primarily found in its central and northern montane regions.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved black bill, Dull olive-brown plumage, Darker ear-coverts, Pale eye-ring, Found in montane forests of Sulawesi
Description
The Dark-eared Myza is a medium-sized honeyeater characterized by its dull olive-brown plumage and a distinctive long, decurved bill. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the montane forests of Sulawesi.
