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The Scarlet Myzomela is a small passerine bird of the Honeyeater family Meliphagidae native to the east coast of Australia, Indonesia and New Caledonia. It is the smallest honey-eater in Australia. The male is a striking bright red with black wings; the female is entirely brown.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Mike Melton
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By Mike Melton

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2023. Captured Dec 3, 2016 06:01 in Broken River Mountain Resort, 524 Eungella Dam Rd, Broken River QLD 4757, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO1600
  • 560mm