Australian Yellow White-eye vs Samoan White-eye

Zosterops luteus compared with Zosterops samoensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian Yellow White-eye Samoan White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops luteus Zosterops samoensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 11.2 cm (4.4 in) 12.3 cm (4.8 in)
Weight 9.850000000000001 g (0.35 oz) 10.6 g (0.37 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Australian Yellow White-eye only

Samoan White-eye only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian Yellow White-eye

Near Threatened

Samoan White-eye

About These Birds

Australian Yellow White-eye

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.

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