Conservation Status
M. e. erythrocephala is listed as being of Least Concern, because the population is widespread, however Myzomela erythrocephala infuscata is listed as Near Threatened. The Australian population of this subspecies is confined to three small islands with a combined area of about 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi). There is no immediate threat to the Red-headed Myzomela except the risk posed to low islands by rising sea levels, however it has been recommended that community-based ecotourism on the tropical coast be promoted, as it could lead to monitoring of sub-populations and habitat by visiting birdwatchers and local rangers.
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