Louisiade White-eye
NameLouisiade White-eye
Common NameLouisiade White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops griseotinctus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, becoming paler yellowish-green on the underparts, particularly on the belly. It has a prominent white eye-ring and a pale, relatively slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, warbling songs and various contact calls, characteristic of many white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, including Misima, Tagula (Sudest), Rossel, and other smaller islands.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, olive-green plumage, small size, pale bill
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive white ring around its eye. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth, often in small flocks.
