Samoan White-eye
Zosterops samoensis
The Samoan White-eye (Zosterops samoensis) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Samoa, weighing about 11 g. The Samoan white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Samoan White-eye
The Samoan white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the island of Savai'i in Samoa.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, November, with peak activity in May. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Samoan White-eye look like?
- The Samoan white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Samoan White-eye?
- The Samoan White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Samoan White-eye?
- The Samoan White-eye is endemic to Samoa, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Samoan White-eye?
- The Samoan White-eye is most easily confused with the Fernando Po Speirops, the Kosrae White-eye and the Kolombangara White-eye.
- Is the Samoan White-eye endangered?
- The Samoan White-eye is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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