The New Caledonian myzomela (Myzomela caledonica) is a species of bird in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. The species is sometimes considered to be conspecific with (the same species as) the scarlet myzomela of Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of New Caledonian Myzomela being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Myzomela chloroptera
- Myzomela sanguinolenta
- Myzomela erythrocephala
- Myzomela rubratra
- Myzomela nigriventris
- Dicaeum trochileum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Myzomela
- Species
- Myzomela caledonica
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