Bacan Myzomela
Myzomela batjanensis
Bacan Myzomela (Myzomela batjanensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Bacan Myzomela (Myzomela batjanensis) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 10.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Myzomela
- Species batjanensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 10.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bacan Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Bacan Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bacan Myzomela (Myzomela batjanensis) belongs to the Meliphagidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Bacan (n Moluccas).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 10.8 g, with a wing length of about 5.5 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 101 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bacan Myzomela?
The Bacan Myzomela is a very small bird that weighs around 10.8 g.
Where does the Bacan Myzomela live?
The Bacan Myzomela is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Bacan (n Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bacan Myzomela belong to?
The Bacan Myzomela (Myzomela batjanensis) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bacan Myzomela eat?
The Bacan Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Bacan Myzomela migrate?
The Bacan Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bacan Myzomela endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Bacan Myzomela's range?
The Bacan Myzomela has a mapped global range of about 101 km².
Conservation
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