Slender-billed White-eye
A species of Typical white-eyes Scientific name : Zosterops tenuirostris Genus : Typical white-eyes
Slender-billed White-eye, A species of Typical white-eyes
Botanical name: Zosterops tenuirostris
Genus: Typical white-eyes
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Description
The slender-billed white-eye (Zosterops tenuirostris) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Slender-billed White-eye consumes a diet of invertebrates, citrus fruits like lemons, loquats, guavas, and nectar. Feeding occurs in small groups, primarily by probing and occasionally gleaning.
Habitat
The habitat of slender-billed White-eye typically encompasses forests, including remnant patches of original woodland, as well as areas of dense, tall secondary vegetation regrowth. These environments offer the necessary resources and shelter conducive to the species' survival. The bird thrives in a landscape dotted with such green spaces across broader temperate to tropical geographical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Genus
Typical white-eyes Species
Slender-billed White-eye