Myza is a genus of bird in the family Meliphagidae. Established by Adolf Bernhard Meyer and Lionel William Wiglesworth in 1895, it contains the following species:[2]
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Myza celebensis | Dark-eared myza | island of Sulawesi in Indonesia |
| Myza sarasinorum | White-eared myza | Sulawesi in Indonesia |
The name Myza comes from the Greek word muzaō, meaning "to suck".[3]
References
- ^ "Melaphagidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "ITIS Report: Myza". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 264. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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