Wakolo Myzomela
NameWakolo Myzomela
Common NameWakolo Myzomela
Scientific NameMyzomela wakoloensis
FamilyMeliphagidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant scarlet-red head, throat, and upper breast. The rest of the body, including the back, wings, and tail, is glossy black. Females are duller, with less extensive red and more olive-brown plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and sibilant calls, often a series of 'tseet' or 'swee' notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Buru in Indonesia, found in montane forests and forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesBright scarlet-red head and breast, Glossy black body, Small size, Slender, decurved black bill
Description
The Wakolo Myzomela is a small, striking honeyeater endemic to Buru Island. Males display brilliant scarlet-red plumage on the head and breast, contrasting sharply with a glossy black body. It is an active bird, primarily feeding on nectar from flowering plants.
