Rufescent Darkeye

Tephrozosterops stalkeri (Ogilvie-Grant, 1910)

18 gWeight

The rufescent darkeye (Tephrozosterops stalkeri), also known as the bicoloured white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufescent Darkeye has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Sawai Village RoadIndonesia50 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The rufescent darkeye (Tephrozosterops stalkeri), also known as the bicoloured white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is monotypic within the genus Tephrozosterops. It is endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Rufescent Darkeye?

The Rufescent Darkeye weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Rufescent Darkeye live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: western, central Seram (east-central Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Rufescent Darkeye?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufescent Darkeye endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufescent Darkeye as Least Concern.

What does the Rufescent Darkeye eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Rufescent Darkeye in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 18 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Omnivore
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 68 mm
Tail: 48 mm
Bill: 15 mm
Tarsus: 17 mm

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

Range

Australasia: western, central Seram (east-central Moluccas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: White-eyes Zosteropidae
Genus: Tephrozosterops

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