Image via Macaulay Library
Sumba Myzomela
- Scientific name
- Myzomela dammermani
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Sumba Myzomela, scientifically classified as Myzomela dammermani, is a bird species endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia. It belongs to the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae, and was formally described by ornithologist Dr. Karel Willem Dammerman in the early 20th century. Its evolutionary development within the isolated environment of Sumba has resulted in distinct morphological characteristics, including its signature rounded wing shape and a subtly notched tail, which are adaptations suited to its specific forest habitat.
The design of the species, shaped by natural selection, reflects a specialized evolutionary path common to many honeyeaters found in the Wallacea region. Ornithologists and conservationists have long focused on this species as an indicator of the island's biodiversity health. While the bird is not a designed object in the traditional sense, its classification and study history represent a significant effort by the scientific community to document the avian diversity of the Indonesian archipelago against the backdrop of increasing habitat pressure.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sumba Myzomela
Sumba 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 Sumba Myzomela on collecto.rs?
Sumba 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 Sumba 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 Sumba Myzomela catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sumba 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
