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Scarlet Myzomela
Myzomela sanguinolenta(Latham, 1801)
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Myzomela
At a glance
The Scarlet Myzomela is a tiny bird, about 9–11 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 9–11 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Scarlet Myzomela look like?
The Scarlet Myzomela is a tiny bird, about 9–11 cm long.
The scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia. It was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801. At 9 to 11 cm long, it is the smallest honeyeater in Australia. It has a short tail and relatively long down-curved bill. It is sexually dimorphic; the male is a striking bright red with black wings, while the female is entirely brown. The species is more vocal than most honeyeaters, and a variety of calls have been recorded, including a bell-like tinkling.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Scarlet Myzomela?
The Scarlet Myzomela is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
Will Cornwell · Warranulla NSW 2423, Australia
Call
Martin Rady · Tin Can Bay QLD 4580, Australia
Call
James Ray · Faulconbridge NSW 2776, Australia
Call
James Ray · Yarramundi NSW 2753, Australia
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Scarlet Myzomela eat?
The Scarlet Myzomela feeds on nectar/pollen and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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