Kosrae White-eye
NameKosrae White-eye
Common NameKosrae White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops cinereus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts were dull greyish-brown, transitioning to paler grey on the underparts, becoming almost whitish on the belly. It lacked the distinct white eye-ring characteristic of most Zosterops species.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations were described as soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusextinct
Geographic RangeEndemic to Kosrae Island in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab greyish-brown plumage, Absence of a white eye-ring, Short, pointed bill, Endemic to Kosrae Island
Description
The Kosrae White-eye was a small, drab passerine endemic to Kosrae Island, notable for its lack of a prominent white eye-ring, despite its common name. It was an active forager in the forest canopy, feeding on a mixed diet.
