About the Alor Myzomela
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Myzomela prawiradilagae |
| Species Codes | alomyz1, ALMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Alor Myzomela belong to?
The Alor Myzomela (Myzomela prawiradilagae) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Alor Myzomela?
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 an...
Where can I report a Alor Myzomela sighting?
You can log sightings of Alor Myzomela on eBird (ebird.org) using species code alomyz1, or on iNaturalist.
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