Red-vested Myzomela
Myzomela malaitae
Red-vested Myzomela (Myzomela malaitae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Red-vested Myzomela (Myzomela malaitae) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 13.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Myzomela
- Species malaitae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red-vested Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Red-vested Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Red-vested Myzomela (Myzomela malaitae) is a species of bird in the Meliphagidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Malaita (se Solomon Is.).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.8 g, with a wing length of about 6.5 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4,343 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red-vested Myzomela?
The Red-vested Myzomela is a very small bird that weighs around 13.8 g.
Where does the Red-vested Myzomela live?
The Red-vested Myzomela is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Malaita (se Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Red-vested Myzomela belong to?
The Red-vested Myzomela (Myzomela malaitae) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Red-vested Myzomela eat?
The Red-vested Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Red-vested Myzomela migrate?
The Red-vested Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Red-vested Myzomela endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Red-vested Myzomela's range?
The Red-vested Myzomela has a mapped global range of about 4,343 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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