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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Myzomela sanguinolenta |
| Species Codes | scamyz1, 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.