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Bismarck Black Myzomela Myzomela pammelaena

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A small, distinctive myzomela. Male is entirely black. Female is slightly duller grayish-black, juvenile more brown below with a fleshy yellow bill gape. Found in all habitats. Entirely black plumage diagnostic. Somewhat similar Ashy Myzomela is mostly lighter gray with a tiny red chin and indistinct olive wing patch. Male Black Sunbird has greenish throat and crown patches, and female has a light gray head. Bismarck Black Myzomela’s voice consists primarily of loud, harsh, scolding “schweer” sounds.

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