Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
Although confined to a single island, there is no indication this species is declining and it appears adaptable to forest degradation, while its population is thought to be moderately large. It is therefore assessed as Least Concern.
Population justification
The population size has not been quantified, however, crude estimates put it at 20,000-50,000 mature individuals (C. Trainor in litt. 2012).
Trend justification
Data are lacking on the current status and population trends of this species. Forest loss in this species' range was minimal in the ten years to 2021 (Global Forest Watch 2022, based on data from Hansen et al. [2013] and methods disclosed therein), amounting to <2%. Given this species is also tolerant of habitat degradation, it is unclear whether it is declining.
This species is known from Wetar, Indonesia, where it is quite common (Trainor et al. 2009, Eaton et al. 2021).
This species occurs predominantly in lowland forest and wooded gardens, with a recent record from an area of coastal scrub, overgrown cultivation and tall secondary woodland.
Conservation and Research Actions Underway
No targeted conservation actions are known for this species.
Conservation and Research Actions Proposed
Monitor occupied sites to determine whether declines are occurring. Conduct ecological studies to improve understanding of its precise habitat requirements, tolerance of secondary habitats and response to fragmentation. As a precaution, protect significant areas of suitable forest, in both strictly protected areas and community-led multiple use areas.
Text account compilers
Berryman, A.
Contributors
Trainor, C.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Wetar Myzomela Myzomela kuehni. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/wetar-myzomela-myzomela-kuehni on 26/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 26/11/2024.