Black-ringed White-eye vs Samoan White-eye
Zosterops anomalus compared with Zosterops samoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-ringed White-eye | Samoan White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zosterops anomalus | Zosterops samoensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 10.6 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-ringed White-eye
Near Threatened
Samoan White-eye
About These Birds
Black-ringed White-eye
The Black-ringed White-eye is a small, active white-eye with olive-green plumage, a distinctive black ring around the white eye ring, and yellowish underparts. It is endemic to Sulawesi and adjacent Indonesian islands, inhabiting forest, forest edges, and secondary growth. It feeds on insects, nectar, and small fruits, moving energetically through the canopy in small flocks.