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Micronesian Myzomela
Myzomela rubratra
Micronesian Myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Micronesian Myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) is a member of the Meliphagidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 14 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Meliphagidae Honeyeaters
- Genus Myzomela
- Species rubratra
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Data Deficient
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Micronesian 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 Micronesian Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Micronesian Myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) is a member of the Meliphagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Mariana and Caroline is. (Micronesia).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14 g, with a wing length of about 7.5 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,609 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Micronesian Myzomela?
The Micronesian Myzomela is a very small bird that weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Micronesian Myzomela live?
The Micronesian Myzomela is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Mariana and Caroline is. (Micronesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Micronesian Myzomela belong to?
The Micronesian Myzomela (Myzomela rubratra) belongs to the Meliphagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Micronesian Myzomela eat?
The Micronesian Myzomela is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Micronesian Myzomela migrate?
The Micronesian Myzomela is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Micronesian Myzomela endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Micronesian Myzomela make?
1 real field recording of the Micronesian Myzomela — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Micronesian Myzomela's range?
The Micronesian Myzomela has a mapped global range of about 1,609 km².
Conservation
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