Sclater’s Myzomela
Myzomela sclateri
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Sclater's myzomela (Myzomela sclateri) or the scarlet-bibbed myzomela, is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea (Karkar and smaller islands). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Small islands off northeastern New Guinea and New Britain (southeastern Bismarck Archipelago).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sclater's 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.
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