Red Myzomela
NameRed Myzomela
Common NameRed Myzomela
Scientific NameMyzomela cruentata
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely brilliant scarlet red, with slightly darker flight feathers and tail. Females are duller, typically brownish-red, sometimes with a reddish wash on the head and rump.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls, often a series of 'tseet' or 'swee' notes, sometimes given rapidly.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to New Guinea and several surrounding islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and parts of the Solomon Islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Entirely brilliant scarlet red plumage (male), Slender, decurved black bill, Active foraging behavior in forest canopy
Description
The Red Myzomela is a small, active honeyeater known for its striking scarlet plumage in males. It primarily forages for nectar in the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests, often seen darting among flowers.
