Malaita Myzomela

Malaita MyzomelaThe Malaita Myzomela is endemic to Malaita in the Solomon Islands. It feeds on nectar and forest invertebrates. In a 2018 East Kwaio survey, observers recorded it only above 850 m.What does it look like?Koopman (1957) describes red on the abdomen, breast, throat, and rump, with black on the forehead, nape, and back. He also notes that female plumage is strongly masculinized.How does it live?The Malaita Myzomela is endemic to Malaita in the Solomon Islands. It feeds on nectar and forest invertebrates. In a 2018 East Kwaio survey, observers recorded it only above 850 m.It feeds on nectar and forest invertebrates. The East Kwaio survey recorded it on 17 of 23 surveys.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.