Rota White-eye
NameRota White-eye
Common NameRota White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops rotensis
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, transitioning to yellowish-green on the underparts. It possesses a prominent white eye-ring and a bright orange-yellow bill. Legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, and often repeated sibilant calls, typically a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Rota Island in the Northern Mariana Islands, where it inhabits tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, small size, olive-green plumage, orange-yellow bill, endemic to Rota Island
Description
The Rota White-eye is a small, active passerine endemic to Rota Island. It is characterized by its olive-green plumage, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive white eye-ring. This species forages in the forest canopy, often in small flocks.
