Santa Cruz White-eye (Zosterops sanctaecrucis)
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Santa Cruz White-eye

Zosterops sanctaecrucis Tristram, 1894

14 gWeight

The Santa Cruz white-eye (Zosterops sanctaecrucis) 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 Santa Cruz white-eye (Zosterops sanctaecrucis) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Santa Cruz White-eye?

The Santa Cruz White-eye weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Santa Cruz White-eye live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Nendo (Santa Cruz Islands =Temotu, southeastern Solomon Islands).

Is the Santa Cruz White-eye endangered?

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

What does the Santa Cruz White-eye eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Santa Cruz White-eye in?

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

At a glance

Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Nendo (Santa Cruz Islands =Temotu, southeastern Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
White-eyes Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops

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Santa Cruz White-eye

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