© Robert Hutchinson
© Colin Trainor

Crimson-hooded Myzomela Myzomela kuehni

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Identification

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A small gray honeyeater with a downcurved bill, a white belly, and a contrasting red head and rump. Males show more red on head than females; red extends to breast on male birds from Wetar, confined to throat in Alor. These forms may represent two species. On Wetar, found in lowland forest, edge, and gardens; on Alor, inhabits mountain forest. Singles, pairs, or groups usually found high in the trees. Unmistakable in its limited range in the Lesser Sundas. Song is a thin, high-pitched “titititititit.” Also gives “tew” notes and twittering sounds.

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