Dusky Myzomela
NameDusky Myzomela
Common NameDusky Myzomela
Scientific NameMyzomela obscura
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsEntirely dull dusky brown plumage, appearing slightly paler on the underparts. It has dark eyes and a slender, decurved dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and squeaky notes, often delivered as a rapid series of 'tsit-tsit-tsit' or a soft 'chew-chew'.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern and eastern Australia (including Cape York Peninsula, coastal Queensland, and parts of New South Wales), as well as New Guinea and some surrounding islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain dull dusky brown plumage, Long, slender, decurved dark bill, Active foraging behavior around flowers
Description
The Dusky Myzomela is a small, plain honeyeater characterized by its dull dusky-brown plumage and a relatively long, decurved bill. It is an active forager, typically found singly or in pairs, feeding on nectar, insects, and small fruits in the canopy and understory of various forest habitats.
