Kai Besar White-eye

Zosterops grayi

White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Kai Besar White-eye (Zosterops grayi) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Indonesia, weighing about 16 g. The Kai Besar white-eye, also known as the pearl-bellied white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforest16 g

About the Kai Besar White-eye

The Kai Besar white-eye, also known as the pearl-bellied white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is native to the Kai Islands in Indonesia.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Kai Besar White-eye look like?
The Kai Besar white-eye, also known as the pearl-bellied white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
How big is a Kai Besar White-eye?
The Kai Besar White-eye is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
Where can you see a Kai Besar White-eye?
The Kai Besar White-eye is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Kai Besar White-eye?
The Kai Besar White-eye is most easily confused with the Louisiade White-eye, the Rennell White-eye and the Principe White-eye.
Is the Kai Besar White-eye endangered?
The Kai Besar White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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