About the Rote Myzomela
The Rote myzomela is a species of Indonesian honeyeater endemic to the island of Rote. It is considered distinct from the Sumba myzomela based on voice. It was named after Iriana Joko Widodo, the first lady of Indonesia at the time of description. It has a scarlet head and nape, as well as lower back and tail, and a dark grey upper back and light grey stomach. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Myzomela irianawidodoae |
| Species Codes | rotmyz2, SUMY, ROMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rote Myzomela belong to?
The Rote Myzomela (Myzomela irianawidodoae) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rote Myzomela?
The Rote myzomela is a species of Indonesian honeyeater endemic to the island of Rote. It is considered distinct from the Sumba myzomela based on voice. It was named after Iriana Joko Widodo, the first lady of Indonesia at the time of description. It has a scarlet head and nape, as well as lower bac...
Where can I report a Rote Myzomela sighting?
You can log sightings of Rote Myzomela on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rotmyz2, or on iNaturalist.
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