About the Dark-eared Myza
The dark-eared myza, also known as the lesser streaked honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. There are two subspecies, Myza celebensis celebensis which is found in mountainous parts of northern, central and southeastern Sulawesi, and Myza celebensis meridionalis from mountains in southern Sulawesi.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Myza celebensis |
| Species Codes | daehon1, DEMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-eared Myza belong to?
The Dark-eared Myza (Myza celebensis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dark-eared Myza?
The dark-eared myza, also known as the lesser streaked honeyeater, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. There are two subspecies, Myza celebensis celebensis which is found in mountainous parts of northern, central and southeastern Sul...
Where can I report a Dark-eared Myza sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-eared Myza on eBird (ebird.org) using species code daehon1, or on iNaturalist.
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