Scarlet Myzomela

Myzomela sanguinolenta · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
scamyz1, SCHO, SCMY

About the Scarlet Myzomela

The scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia. It was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801. At 9 to 11 cm long, it is the smallest honeyeater in Australia. It has a short tail and relatively long down-curved bill. It is sexually dimorphic; the male is a striking bright red with black wings, while the female is entirely brown. The species is more vocal than most honeyeaters, and a variety of calls have been recorded, including a bell-like tinkling.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyHoneyeaters (Meliphagidae)
SpeciesMyzomela sanguinolenta
Species Codesscamyz1, SCHO, SCMY

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Scarlet Myzomela belong to?

The Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Scarlet Myzomela?

The scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia. It was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801. At 9 to 11 cm long, it is the smallest honeyeater in Australia. It has a short tail and relatively long...

Where can I report a Scarlet Myzomela sighting?

You can log sightings of Scarlet Myzomela on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scamyz1, or on iNaturalist.