Bridled White-eye
NameBridled White-eye
Common NameBridled White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops conspicillatus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with grayish-white underparts. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the eye, and a dark stripe extends from the bill to the eye, forming a 'bridle'.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sweet, warbling song, often delivered rapidly. It also produces soft, high-pitched contact calls while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean, including islands such as Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Aguijan. The nominate subspecies on Guam is extinct.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, dark loral stripe (bridle), olive-green upperparts, grayish-white underparts, small size
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and grayish-white underparts. It has a distinctive white eye-ring and a dark loral stripe, giving it a 'bridled' appearance. It forages actively in the canopy and undergrowth.
