Biak White-eye vs Samoan White-eye

Zosterops mysorensis compared with Zosterops samoensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Biak White-eye Samoan White-eye
Scientific Name Zosterops mysorensis Zosterops samoensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Zosteropidae Zosteropidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 11.8 cm (4.6 in) 12.3 cm (4.8 in)
Weight 15.0 g (0.53 oz) 10.6 g (0.37 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Biak White-eye only

None

Samoan White-eye only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Biak White-eye

Near Threatened

Samoan White-eye

About These Birds

Biak White-eye

The Biak White-eye is a near-threatened small passerine endemic to Biak Island in West Papua, Indonesia. It has olive-green plumage with the characteristic white eye-ring of white-eyes. It forages in forest canopy and edges for insects, nectar, and small fruits, and is restricted to its small island range.

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