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Rotuma myzomela

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Rotuma myzomela
Illustration (bird above)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Meliphagidae
Genus: Myzomela
Species:
M. chermesina
Binomial name
Myzomela chermesina
Gray, 1846

The Rotuma myzomela (Myzomela chermesina) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to the island of Rotuma in the far north of Fiji.

Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, secondary forest and coconut plantations. The species is tolerant of habitat loss but is listed as vulnerable due to its tiny range.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Myzomela chermesina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22703871A93940999. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22703871A93940999.en. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
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