UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Meliphagidae

Papuan Black Myzomela

Myzomela nigrita

UCIOC 5999

Papuan Black Myzomela

Myzomela nigrita

Passeriformes · Meliphagidae

Papuan Black Myzomela (Myzomela nigrita).

ATK75

DEF56

5893 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 9.3 g
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 75

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 75).

DEF 56

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: New Guinea Habitat: Forest & Woodland

4 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Myzomela nigrita steini
Waigeo (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea)
Myzomela nigrita nigrita
Yapen (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea), Aru Is. (sw of New Guinea), New Guinea and Louisiade Arch. (e of se New Guinea)
Myzomela nigrita pluto
Meos Num (=Mios Num, w of Yapen, Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea)
Myzomela nigrita forbesi
D'Entrecasteaux Arch. (e of se New Guinea)

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