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Giant White-eye
Megazosterops palauensis
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
15.3 cm
Weight
23.299999999999997 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Giant White-eye (Megazosterops palauensis) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (white-eyes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.3 cm and a weight of 23.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.3 cm | 6.0 in |
| Weight | 23.299999999999997 g | 0.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Megazosterops |
| Species | Megazosterops palauensis |
Distribution
Giant White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Giant White-eye endangered?
The Giant White-eye has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Giant White-eye?
The Giant White-eye has a wingspan of 15.3 cm, weight of 23.299999999999997 g.
What order and family does the Giant White-eye belong to?
The Giant White-eye (Megazosterops palauensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.
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Angola White-eye
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Annobon White-eye
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