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Bismarck White-eye

Zosterops hypoxanthus

Least Concern
Envergadura
11,3 cm
Peso
10,3 g
Familia
Zosteropidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Bismarck White-eye (Zosterops hypoxanthus) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (anteojitos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.3 cm and a weight of 10.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Bismarck White-eye is a small white-eye endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. It has olive-green plumage with yellowish underparts and the characteristic white eye-ring of the Zosterops genus. It forages in forest canopy for insects, nectar, and small fruits, often in flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 11,3 cm 4.4 in
Peso 10,3 g 0.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: HC.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Zosteropidae (Anteojitos)
Genus Zosterops
Especies Zosterops hypoxanthus

Distribution

Bismarck White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Bismarck White-eye endangered?
The Bismarck White-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bismarck White-eye nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Bismarck White-eye?
The Bismarck White-eye has a wingspan of 11.3 cm, weight of 10.3 g.
What order and family does the Bismarck White-eye belong to?
The Bismarck White-eye (Zosterops hypoxanthus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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