The Scarlet Myzomela, Myzomela sanguinolenta, (aka Scarlet Honeyeater), is a colorful member of the nectar feeding Meliphagidae. It is found along the eastern part of Australia and surrounding islands.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Meliphagidae
Genus: Myzomela
Species: M. sanguinolenta
Photos:
Scarlet Honeyeater (Myzomela sanguinolenta)
"This species was one of many, drinking and bathing at our garden on the weekend, the rains arrived yesterday so it might not happen again for a while….."
Photo courtesy of aviceda
Scarlet Myzomela - female
Scarlet Honeyeater
Photo courtesy of marj k
