How big is a Kolombangara White-eye?

The Kolombangara White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.

Where can you see a Kolombangara White-eye?

The Kolombangara White-eye is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Kolombangara White-eye?

The Kolombangara White-eye is most easily confused with the Olive-colored White-eye, the Gizo White-eye and the Wangi-wangi White-eye.

Is the Kolombangara White-eye endangered?

The Kolombangara White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Kolombangara White-eye

Zosterops murphyi

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

The Kolombangara White-eye (Zosterops murphyi) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in the Solomon Islands, weighing about 11 g. The Kolombangara white-eye or hermit white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

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About the Kolombangara White-eye

The Kolombangara white-eye or hermit white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.

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Where it lives

Solomon Islands

When to see it

Best months: April, May, July, August, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Kolombangara White-eye look like?: The Kolombangara white-eye or hermit white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
How big is a Kolombangara White-eye?: The Kolombangara White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
Where can you see a Kolombangara White-eye?: The Kolombangara White-eye is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Kolombangara White-eye?: The Kolombangara White-eye is most easily confused with the Olive-colored White-eye, the Gizo White-eye and the Wangi-wangi White-eye.
Is the Kolombangara White-eye endangered?: The Kolombangara White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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