Gizo White-eye
Zosterops luteirostris
The Gizo White-eye (Zosterops luteirostris) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in the Solomon Islands, weighing about 11 g. The Gizo white-eye or yellow-billed white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Gizo White-eye
The Gizo white-eye or yellow-billed white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, April, May, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Gizo White-eye look like?
- The Gizo white-eye or yellow-billed white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Gizo White-eye?
- The Gizo White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Gizo White-eye?
- The Gizo White-eye is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Gizo White-eye?
- The Gizo White-eye is most easily confused with the Olive-colored White-eye, the Kolombangara White-eye and the Wangi-wangi White-eye.
- Is the Gizo White-eye endangered?
- The Gizo White-eye is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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