Rotuma Myzomela
Myzomela chermesina
VUVulnerable Endemic to Fiji
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Rotuma myzomela (Myzomela chermesina) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae.
It is endemic to the island of Rotuma in the far north of Fiji.
Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, secondary forest and coconut plantations. The species is tolerant of habitat loss but is listed as vulnerable due to its tiny range.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Rotuma Island (northwest of Fiji).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rotuma myzomela
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
