About the Ruby-throated Myzomela
The ruby-throated myzomela or red-throated myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Myzomela eques |
| Species Codes | retmyz1, RTMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruby-throated Myzomela belong to?
The Ruby-throated Myzomela (Myzomela eques) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ruby-throated Myzomela?
The ruby-throated myzomela or red-throated myzomela is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Ruby-throated Myzomela sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruby-throated Myzomela on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retmyz1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Honeyeaters 195 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
18
iNat Observations
Spotted a Ruby-throated Myzomela?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!