Ranongga White-eye

Zosterops splendidus

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

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

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforest11 g

About the Ranongga White-eye

The Ranongga white-eye or splendid 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

When to see it

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

Easily confused with

Quick questions

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

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