Kosrae White-eye
Zosterops cinereus
The Kosrae White-eye (Zosterops cinereus) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Micronesia, weighing about 11 g. The Kosrae white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Kosrae White-eye
The Kosrae white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Kosrae Island. This species and the grey-brown white-eye were formerly considered conspecific.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Kosrae White-eye look like?
- The Kosrae white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Kosrae White-eye?
- The Kosrae White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Kosrae White-eye?
- The Kosrae White-eye is endemic to Micronesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Kosrae White-eye?
- The Kosrae White-eye is most easily confused with the Fernando Po Speirops, the Annobon White-eye and the Morotai White-eye.
- Is the Kosrae White-eye endangered?
- The Kosrae White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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