Alor Myzomela
Myzomela prawiradilagae
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Meliphagidae
About
The Alor myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, the honeyeaters. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Alor, where it is the only representative member of the genus Myzomela. It is named after Dewi Malia Prawiradilaga, an ornithologist at the Indonesian Institute of Science and one of the first leading female Indonesian ornithologists.
Fun Fact
It is named after Dewi Malia Prawiradilaga, an ornithologist at the Indonesian Institute of Science and one of the first leading female Indonesian ornithologists.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in Eucalyptus woodlands primarily composed of white gum (Eucalyptus alba) and Timor mountain gum (Eucalyptus urophylla), as well as wattles (Acacia sp.
Diet
Feed on the flowers of Eucalyptus alba, as well as occasionally insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change