Image via Macaulay Library
Papuan Black Myzomela
- Scientific name
- Myzomela nigrita
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Papuan Black Myzomela, identified scientifically as Myzomela nigrita, is a distinctive member of the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is native to the lowland forests and mangroves of New Guinea and nearby islands. Unlike many of its colorful relatives, this species is noted for its striking, near-total black plumage, which serves as a specialized adaptation for its specific ecological niche within these dense tropical environments.
The species was formally described by the naturalist George Robert Gray in 1858. Ornithological documentation from the era focused on its morphological characteristics, including its characteristically rounded wing shape and notched tail, which facilitate the agile, maneuverable flight necessary for foraging among tropical foliage. It remains a subject of interest for field ornithologists studying the distribution and evolutionary divergence of honeyeaters across the Melanesian archipelago.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Papuan Black Myzomela
Papuan Black Myzomela is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Papuan Black Myzomela on collecto.rs?
Papuan Black Myzomela doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Papuan Black Myzomela?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Papuan Black Myzomela catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Papuan Black Myzomela is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
