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Bare-eyed White-eye

Zosterops superciliosus

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.9 cm
Weight
29.75 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes
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The Bare-eyed White-eye is a small white-eye of the family Zosteropidae found on the island of Rennell in the Solomon Islands. Weighing about 29.75g with a wingspan of 14.9cm, it differs from other white-eyes by lacking the typical prominent white eye-ring. It forages through forest canopy and scrub, feeding on nectar, small insects, and berries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.9 cm 5.9 in
Weight 29.75 g 1.05 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bare-eyed White-eye endangered?
The Bare-eyed White-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-eyed White-eye nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bare-eyed White-eye?
The Bare-eyed White-eye has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 29.75 g.
What order and family does the Bare-eyed White-eye belong to?
The Bare-eyed White-eye (Zosterops superciliosus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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