About the Red-tinged Myzomela
The red-tinged myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the dusky myzomela, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. It is found in the Obi Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Myzomela rubrotincta |
| Species Codes | dusmyz3, RTMY, OBMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-tinged Myzomela belong to?
The Red-tinged Myzomela (Myzomela rubrotincta) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-tinged Myzomela?
The red-tinged myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the dusky myzomela, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. It is found in the Obi Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland fo...
Where can I report a Red-tinged Myzomela sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-tinged Myzomela on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusmyz3, or on iNaturalist.
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