Slender-billed White-eye
NameSlender-billed White-eye
Common NameSlender-billed White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops tenuirostris
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with yellowish-green flanks and a bright yellow throat and vent. The belly is whitish, and a distinctive narrow white eye-ring encircles its eye. The bill is slender and slightly decurved.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid, and often musical trills and chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Norfolk Island, an Australian territory located in the Pacific Ocean.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, slender, slightly decurved bill, olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, small size
Description
The Slender-billed White-eye is a small, active passerine bird endemic to Norfolk Island. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a prominent white eye-ring. This species forages actively in the canopy for insects, nectar, and fruit.
