Wakatobi White-eye
NameWakatobi White-eye
Common NameWakatobi White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops flavissimus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts, particularly on the belly and vent. It possesses a distinct white eye-ring, dark lores, and a slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, often rapid and repetitive chirping or trilling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Wakatobi Islands, located off the coast of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Bright yellowish-green plumage, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its bright yellowish-green plumage and a prominent white ring around its eye. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth, often in small, mixed-species flocks.
