Bismarck Black Myzomela
Bismarck Black Myzomela
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The Bismarck Black Myzomela is a small, entirely black honeyeater endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. It is strikingly uniform in its dark plumage.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, found on New Britain, New Ireland, New Hanover, and adjacent smaller islands in Papua New Guinea. It inhabits lowland rainforests, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Identify by its small size, slender, decurved bill, and uniformly glossy black plumage in both sexes. Look for its active movements as it probes flowers in the canopy or mid-story. Listen for its high-pitched, reedy calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, feeding primarily on nectar, but also small insects. As a resident species, it is observable year-round within its island habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, found on New Britain, New Ireland, New Hanover, and adjacent smaller islands in Papua New Guinea. It inhabits lowland rainforests, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Identify by its small size, slender, decurved bill, and uniformly glossy black plumage in both sexes. Look for its active movements as it probes flowers in the canopy or mid-story. Listen for its high-pitched, reedy calls.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, feeding primarily on nectar, but also small insects. As a resident species, it is observable year-round within its island habitats.
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This species' glossy black plumage helps it absorb solar radiation, potentially aiding in thermoregulation in its tropical island environment.
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