New Caledonian Myzomela
Myzomela caledonica
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Caledonia
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The New Caledonian myzomela (Myzomela caledonica) is a species of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. The species is sometimes considered to be conspecific with (the same species as) the scarlet myzomela of Australia.
It is endemic to New Caledonia, where it occurs on the island of Grande Terre and the Isle of Pines. In New Caledonia its natural habitat is humid rainforest, stunted hill forest and savanna woodland.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mangroves and forest of New Caledonia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: New Caledonian 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.
