Fiji White-eye
NameFiji White-eye
Common NameFiji White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops explorator
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a bright yellow head and throat, transitioning to an olive-green back and wings. Its underparts are a pale greyish-white, and it possesses a prominent, unbroken white ring around its eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, sweet, and often warbling notes, sometimes described as a series of chirps or trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the larger islands of Fiji, including Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Kadavu.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Bright yellow head and throat, Olive-green back, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Fiji White-eye is a small, active passerine endemic to Fiji, characterized by its bright yellow head and a distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth, often in small flocks, feeding on a mixed diet.
