Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta)
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About Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Perching Birds
- Family: Honeyeaters
The scarlet myzomela or scarlet honeyeater is a small passerine bird of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to Australia. It was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801. At 9 to 11 cm long, it is the smallest honeyeater in Australia. It has a short tail and relatively long down-curved bill. It is sexually dimorphic; the male is a striking bright red with black wings, while the female is entirely brown. The species is more vocal than most honeyeaters, and a variety of calls have been recorded, including a bell-like tinkling.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2012-11-05
Davies Creek National Park, Australia -
2012-11-09
Mount Lewis, Australia
