Bacan Myzomela

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Bacan Myzomela (<em>Myzomela batjanensis</em>) is a species of Honeyeaters (<em>Meliphagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Bacan Myzomela (Myzomela batjanensis) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Myzomela; binomial: Myzomela batjanensis; authority: Hartert, EJO, 1903.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Bacan Myzomela M. batjanensis is split from Sulawesi Myzomela M. chloroptera based on substantial differences in plumage and voice (Eaton et al. 2021, HBW/BirdLife).

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