Myzomèle ébène Myzomela pammelaena

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.