Golden White-eye
NameGolden White-eye
Common NameGolden White-eye
Scientific NameCleptornis marchei
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsEntirely golden-yellow, brighter on the head and underparts, with a slight olive-yellow wash on the back and wings. Unlike most other white-eyes, it lacks a distinct white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, clear, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Saipan and Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely golden-yellow plumage, Absence of a white eye-ring, Small size, Slender, pointed bill
Description
The Golden White-eye is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its striking golden-yellow plumage. It forages primarily in the canopy and understory of tropical forests, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects and fruits.
