Lorius chlorocercus Gould, 1856

Callaghan, Corey T., Kekeubata, Esau, Waneagea, Jackson, Alabai, Maasafi, Esau, Tommy, MacLaren, David & Major, Richard E., 2019, A collaborative bird survey of East Kwaio, Malaita, Solomon Islands, Check List 15 (6), pp. 1119-1136 : 1131

Lorius chlorocercus Gould, 1856 . Yellow-bibbed Lory

Common at all elevations, most numerous at Kwainaa’isi Cultural Centre where it was frequently heard and/or seen flying across the valley. Identification: Table 1.

Trichoglossus haematodus (Linnaeus, 1771) . Rainbow [Coconut] Lorikeet

Common in lowlands but not observed in highlands. Identification: Distinct.

PASSERIFORMES

Myzomela malaitae Mayr, 1931 . Red-bellied Myzomela Red-bellied Myzomela is an endemic species to Malaita and appears to be quite common within Kwainaa’isi conservation reserve. Only observed above 850 m elevation. Identification: Table 1.; Fig. 4C (male) & Fig. 4D (female). Voucher registration number(s): O.78238 (skin); O.78257 (skin); O.78259 (skin); O.78262 (skin); O.78285 (blood); O.78286 (blood); O.78287 (blood); O.78288 (blood).