Samoan Myzomela
Myzomela nigriventris
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Samoa
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Samoan myzomela (Myzomela nigriventris) is a species of passerine bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae that is found on the Samoan islands of Upolu, Savaiʻi and Tutuila.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It frequents areas with flowers, such as gardens. This is a small, active bird, measuring about 10–12.5 cm (3.9–4.9 in) in overall length.
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Range and habitat
Samoa (Upolu, Savai'i, and Tutuila).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Samoan myzomela
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
