Alternative names: Seram Myzomela, Drab Honeyeater; Drab Myzomela
- Myzomela blasii
Identification
- Small size
- Drab brown overall
- Blackish downcurved bill.
- Faint scaling on the throat.
Similar Species
Wakolo Myzomela has red on its face and lacks indistinct throat scaling. Seram Honeyeater is larger with a paler bill, pale cheek mark and has heavy breast streaking.
Distribution
South-east Asia: found in the Southern Moluccas (Islands of Seram, Ambon and Boano) in Indonesia.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
It prefers the canopy in forest and forest edge, mostly in foothills and mountains.
Behaviour
Often gathers in small flocks within flowering trees.
Vocalizations=
High-pitched “sis, sis, sis…” calls and chattering notes.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Drab Myzomela. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Drab_Myzomela
External Links
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