Papuan Black Myzomela

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

Overview

Papuan Black Myzomela (Myzomela nigrita) is a species of Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Myzomela; binomial: Myzomela nigrita; authority: Gray, GR, 1858.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Myzomela nigrita to Papuan Black Myzomela to conform to IOC modifier rules and local use (Gregory in litt.).

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