Cardinal Myzomela
Myzomela cardinalis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
The cardinal myzomela a species of passerine bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is named for the scarlet color of the male. It is found in New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It frequents areas with flowers, such as gardens. This is a small, active bird, measuring about 13 cm (5.1 in) from bill to tail. Males are red and black in coloration, females are grayish-olive, sometimes with a red cap or red head. Its long, curved bill is especially adapted for reaching into flowers for nectar. It has sometimes been considered as conspecific with the Samoan myzomela.
Fun Fact
It is named for the scarlet color of the male.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance