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Scarlet Myzomela

Myzomela sanguinolenta

Also known as Scarlet Honeyeater, Bloodbird

Scarlet myzomelas are bustling, canopy-dwelling nectar specialists renowned as the smallest honeyeaters in Australia. Flocks follow transient eucalyptus and melaleuca blossoms across eastern forests, often calling back and forth with silvery, bell-like tinkling notes high in the treetop foliage. Breeding pairs weave tiny, translucent cup nests of bark and spiderwebs suspended delicately by the rim in dense outer leafy sprays.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyEucalyptus nectar, Lerp insects, Small spiders
Predators
  • Collared Sparrowhawk
  • Pied Currawong
  • Feral Cat
ThreatsHabitat clearing, altered flowering patterns from climate change, and severe bushfires
HabitatsEucalypt forests, rainforest edges, coastal woodlands, and suburban parks
Life span6–10 years
Classification
  1. OrderPasseriformes
  2. FamilyMeliphagidae
  3. GenusMyzomela
  4. SpeciesMyzomela sanguinolenta
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Listen Up: Scan upper canopy foliage whenever you hear distinct, tinkling bell-like calls.
  • Follow the Bloom: Check stands of flowering bottle-brushes, eucalypts, or paperbarks in early morning.
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