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White-eared myza

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White-eared myza
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Meliphagidae
Genus: Myza
Species:
M. sarasinorum
Binomial name
Myza sarasinorum

The white-eared myza or greater Sulawesi honeyeater (Myza sarasinorum) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae, with only its sharp calls revealing its presence. The white-eared myza is approximately 20 cm long.[2]

It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is regularly observed by specialised birding tours at Lore Lindu National Park in Central Sulawesi. Field observers have remarked on its squirrel-like behaviour as it scurries about the branches of moss-laden trees.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane, usually between 1700 and 2800 metres.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Myza sarasinorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22704310A130262103. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22704310A130262103.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ Higgins, Peter; Christidis, Les; Ford, Hugh (2020). "White-eared Myza (Myza sarasinorum)". In Del Hoyo, Josep; Elliott, Andrew; Sargatal, Jordi; Christie, David; De Juana, Eduardo (eds.). Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.grshon1.01. S2CID 216172505.
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