Crimson-hooded Myzomela
Myzomela kuehni
A small gray honeyeater with a downcurved bill, a white belly, and a contrasting red head and rump. Males show more red on head than females; red extends to breast on male birds from Wetar, confined to throat in Alor. These forms may represent two species. On Wetar, found in lowland forest, edge, and gardens; on Alor, inhabits mountain forest. Singles, pairs, or groups usually found high in the trees. Unmistakable in its limited range in the Lesser Sundas. Song is a thin, high-pitched “titititititit.” Also gives “tew” notes and twittering sounds.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Myzomela kuehni
- Authority
- Rothschild, 1903
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Myzomela
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- unknown
Photos
Distribution
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