Caroline Islands White-eye
NameCaroline Islands White-eye
Common NameCaroline Islands White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops semperi
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish-green underparts. It possesses a prominent white eye-ring, dark lores, and dark primary coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, often repeated 'tsee' or 'chip' notes, sometimes forming a short, warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, including islands such as Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Kosrae.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green upperparts, yellowish-green underparts, active foraging
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, most notably featuring a distinct white eye-ring. It typically forages in the canopy and understory of various wooded habitats, often seen in small flocks.
