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Biak White-eye

Zosterops mysorensis

Near Threatened
Envergure
11,8 cm
Poids
15,0 g
Famille
Zosteropidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Biak White-eye (Zosterops mysorensis) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae (white-eyes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 15 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Poids 15,0 g 0.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Zosteropidae (White-eyes)
Genus Zosterops
Espèces Zosterops mysorensis

Distribution

Biak White-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Biak White-eye endangered?
The Biak White-eye has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Biak White-eye?
The Biak White-eye has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 15.0 g.
What order and family does the Biak White-eye belong to?
The Biak White-eye (Zosterops mysorensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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