Bismarck White-eye (Zosterops hypoxanthus)
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Bismarck White-eye

Zosterops hypoxanthus Salvadori, 1881

12 gWeight

The Bismarck white-eye or black-headed white-eye (Zosterops hypoxanthus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Bismarck white-eye or black-headed white-eye (Zosterops hypoxanthus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea, where it occurs in New Britain, New Ireland and a number of smaller islands. It is sometimes considered to be the same species as the black-fronted white-eye of the mainland of New Guinea.

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Questions

How big is the Bismarck White-eye?

The Bismarck White-eye weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Bismarck White-eye live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Bismarck Archipelago, including Admiralty Islands.

Is the Bismarck White-eye endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bismarck White-eye as Least Concern.

What does the Bismarck White-eye eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Bismarck White-eye in?

It belongs to the family White-eyes (Zosteropidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Bismarck Archipelago, including Admiralty Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
White-eyes Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops

Other birds in the genus Zosterops

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Bismarck White-eye

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