Large Lifou White-eye

Zosterops inornatus

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

The Large Lifou White-eye (Zosterops inornatus) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in New Caledonia, weighing about 11 g. The large Lifou white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats omnivoreforestcup nest11 g

About the Large Lifou White-eye

The large Lifou white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, May, 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

What does a Large Lifou White-eye look like?
The large Lifou white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
How big is a Large Lifou White-eye?
The Large Lifou White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
Where can you see a Large Lifou White-eye?
The Large Lifou White-eye is endemic to New Caledonia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Large Lifou White-eye?
The Large Lifou White-eye is most easily confused with the Plain White-eye, the Wakatobi White-eye and the Bougainville White-eye.
Is the Large Lifou White-eye endangered?
The Large Lifou White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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