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Alor Myzomela
Myzomela prawiradilagae
Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 9.3 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 prawiradilagae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9.3 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Alor Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
Where it spends much of its time perched among vegetation.
Migration
The Alor Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) 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 Alor (ec Lesser Sundas).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9.3 g, with a wing length of about 6.2 cm and a tail of around 4.5 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.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Alor Myzomela?
The Alor Myzomela is a very small bird that weighs around 9.3 g.
Where does the Alor Myzomela live?
The Alor Myzomela is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Alor (ec Lesser Sundas).
What family does the Alor Myzomela belong to?
The Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Alor Myzomela eat?
The Alor Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Alor Myzomela migrate?
The Alor Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Alor 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.
What sound does the Alor Myzomela make?
1 real field recording of the Alor Myzomela — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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