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New Guinea White-eye

Zosterops novaeguineae

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.9 cm
Weight
12.25 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes

The New Guinea White-eye (Zosterops novaeguineae) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (white-eyes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 12.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.9 cm 4.3 in
Weight 12.25 g 0.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

New Guinea White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Guinea White-eye endangered?
The New Guinea White-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Guinea White-eye nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the New Guinea White-eye?
The New Guinea White-eye has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 12.25 g.
What order and family does the New Guinea White-eye belong to?
The New Guinea White-eye (Zosterops novaeguineae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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