Cardinal Myzomela
A species of Cardinal Honeyeaters Scientific name : Myzomela cardinalis Genus : Cardinal Honeyeaters
Cardinal Myzomela, A species of Cardinal Honeyeaters
Botanical name: Myzomela cardinalis
Genus: Cardinal Honeyeaters
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Description
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Description
The cardinal myzomela (Myzomela cardinalis) is a species of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is named for the scarlet color of the male. It is found in American Samoa, New Caledonia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, as well as some islands in Micronesia such as Yap. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It frequents areas with flowers, such as gardens. This is a small, active bird, measuring about 13 cm (5.1 in) from bill to tail. Males are red and black in coloration, females are grayish-olive, sometimes with a red cap or red head. Its long, curved bill is especially adapted for reaching into flowers for nectar. Cardinal myzomela populations have vanished from the island of Guam since the invasion of the brown tree snake. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Cardinal Myzomela's diet mainly consists of nectar, pollen, small arthropods, insects, and spiders. Cardinal Myzomela forages across the forest canopy, favoring tall flowering trees and showing a preference for the bounty of coconut palms. Its feeding behavior includes probing, gleaning, and acrobatic hovering, facilitated by a long bill and tongue. Cardinal Myzomela feeds individually or in pairs, occasionally in family groups or mixed-species flocks. Cardinal Myzomela exhibits territorial aggression towards others at food sources.
Habitat
The cardinal Myzomela inhabits a diverse array of environments largely dependent on the presence of flowering plants. The species thrives in a variety of forested areas, including both primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and mangrove ecosystems. It is also prevalent in human-modified landscapes such as plantations, particularly coconut palm plantations, as well as in isolated trees, gardens, and urban and suburban locales. Additionally, the cardinal Myzomela is found in coastal lowland regions and often resides along coastlines in broader geographical areas.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Honeyeaters Genus
Cardinal Honeyeaters Species
Cardinal Myzomela 
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