Small Lifou White-eye
NameSmall Lifou White-eye
Common NameSmall Lifou White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops minutus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and undertail coverts. The belly is whitish-grey, and a prominent white eye-ring encircles its dark eyes. Its bill is small and pointed, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, often trilling or warbling calls, characteristic of many white-eye species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Lifou Island, one of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Bright yellow throat and vent, Prominent white eye-ring, Pale whitish-grey belly
Description
The Small Lifou White-eye is a diminutive, active passerine endemic to Lifou Island. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, bright yellow throat and vent, and a distinctive white eye-ring. This species forages actively in the forest canopy and undergrowth, feeding on a mixed diet.
