Red-throated Myzomela
Myzomela eques
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMeliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
- GenusMyzomela (Myzomelas)
- SpeciesMyzomela eques (Red-throated Myzomela)
About the Red-throated Myzomela
The ruby-throated myzomela or red-throated myzomela (Myzomela eques) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Black Myzomela
Myzomela nigrita
Dusky Honeyeater
Myzomela obscura
Red-collared Myzomela
Myzomela rosenbergii
Helmeted Friarbird
Philemon buceroides
Mimic Honeyeater
Microptilotis analogus
Brown-backed Honeyeater
Ramsayornis modestus
Tawny-breasted Honeyeater
Xanthotis flaviventer
Puff-backed Honeyeater
Meliphaga aruensis
Varied Honeyeater
Gavicalis versicolor
New Guinea Friarbird
Philemon novaeguineae
Olive Honeyeater
Lichmera argentauris
Long-billed Honeyeater
Melilestes megarhynchus
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-throated Myzomela in Raja Ampat?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-throated Myzomela sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 91 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-throated Myzomela in Raja Ampat?
August has the highest sighting rate for Red-throated Myzomela in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.