Ambon White-eye
Zosterops kuehni
The Ambon White-eye (Zosterops kuehni) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Indonesia, weighing about 12 g. The Ambon white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Ambon White-eye
The Ambon white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. They are found on the islands Ambon and Serman in Indonesia. Ambon white-eye birds are known for their distinctive coloring, including the white rings around the bird's eyes. The Ambon white-eye is near threatened due to habitat loss.
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How to identify it
The Ambon white-eye is a small bird measuring about 12 cm long. The top of the bird's head and underparts are olive green, with a black streak under the eye. The tail and wing feathers are black and brownish, merging with the olive green. The bird's chin, throat, and undertail is a bright yellow. The rest of the underbody and legs is a grayish- white with a black bill on the upper side and a greyish color below. The bird also has grey legs. Both of the Ambon white-eye genders look alike.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Ambon White-eye?
- The Ambon white-eye is a small bird measuring about 12 cm long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Ambon White-eye?
- The Ambon White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see an Ambon White-eye?
- The Ambon White-eye is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Ambon White-eye?
- The Ambon White-eye is most easily confused with the Small Lifou White-eye, the Biak White-eye and the Kai Kecil White-eye.
- Is the Ambon White-eye endangered?
- The Ambon White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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