Bonin White-eye
NameBonin White-eye
Common NameBonin White-eye
Scientific NameApalopteron familiare
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe Bonin White-eye has a yellowish-green back and wings, with bright yellow underparts. It features a prominent black mask extending from the lores through the eye, bordered by a narrow white eye-ring. The bill is dark, and the legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied song, often a series of clear, high-pitched whistles and trills. Calls are typically sharp 'chip' or 'tseep' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Ogasawara Islands (Bonin Islands) of Japan, specifically found on Chichijima, Hahajima, and their satellite islands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellowish-green plumage, bright yellow underparts, black mask, white eye-ring
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its yellowish-green plumage and distinctive facial markings. It typically forages in the canopy and understory of subtropical forests, feeding on a varied diet of insects, nectar, and fruit.
