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Teardrop White-eye
Rukia ruki
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Endangered
Wingspan
16.0 cm
Weight
21.0 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Teardrop White-eye (Rukia ruki) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (white-eyes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 21 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 21.0 g | 0.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Rukia |
| Species | Rukia ruki |
Distribution
Teardrop White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Teardrop White-eye endangered?
The Teardrop White-eye has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Teardrop White-eye nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Teardrop White-eye?
The Teardrop White-eye has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 21.0 g.
What order and family does the Teardrop White-eye belong to?
The Teardrop White-eye (Rukia ruki) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Zosteropidae family
Abyssinian White-eye
Zosterops abyssinicus
Least Concern
African Yellow White-eye
Zosterops senegalensis
Least Concern
Aldabra White-eye
Zosterops aldabrensis
Not Evaluated
Ambon White-eye
Zosterops kuehni
Least Concern
Angola White-eye
Zosterops kasaicus
Not Evaluated
Anjouan White-eye
Zosterops anjuanensis
Not Evaluated
Annobon White-eye
Zosterops griseovirescens
Least Concern
Ashy-bellied White-eye
Zosterops citrinella
Least Concern