Australian Yellow White-eye

Australian Yellow White-eye

Zosterops luteus

Least Concern
Wingspan
11.2 cm
Weight
9.850000000000001 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Australian Yellow White-eye (Zosterops luteus) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (white-eyes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 9.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

The Australian Yellow White-eye is a small, gregarious songbird found in mangroves and coastal scrub in northern and northwestern Australia. Weighing about 9.85g with a wingspan of 11.2cm, it has bright yellow underparts and the characteristic white eye-ring of its family. It forages in flocks for nectar, small insects, and soft fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 11.2 cm 4.4 in
Weight 9.850000000000001 g 0.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 9-12 days. Fledging: 10-11 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Zosteropidae (White-eyes)
Genus Zosterops
Species Zosterops luteus

Distribution

Australian Yellow White-eye has been recorded in 2 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Australian Yellow White-eye endangered?
The Australian Yellow White-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Yellow White-eye nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 9-12 days. Fledging: 10-11 days.
How big is the Australian Yellow White-eye?
The Australian Yellow White-eye has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 9.850000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Australian Yellow White-eye belong to?
The Australian Yellow White-eye (Zosterops luteus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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