Vanuatu White-eye
Zosterops flavifrons
The Vanuatu White-eye (Zosterops flavifrons) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in Vanuatu, weighing about 11 g. The Vanuatu white-eye or yellow-fronted white-eye is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Zosterops in the white-eye family Zosteropidae.
About the Vanuatu White-eye
The Vanuatu white-eye or yellow-fronted white-eye is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Zosterops in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Vanuatu, where it is one of the most common birds.
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How to identify it
The Vanuatu white-eye is 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) in overall length. The adult male is yellow-green above while the underparts are bright yellow or yellow-green depending on the subspecies. The forehead is yellow and there is a white ring around the eye. The legs and feet are dark grey and the bill is brown above and pinkish below. Female and immature birds are similar to the male but paler. The immatures also have a narrower eye-ring. The contact call is short and high-pitched. The song is a repeated warbling.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Vanuatu White-eye can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Vanuatu White-eye?
- The Vanuatu white-eye is 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) in overall length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Vanuatu White-eye?
- The Vanuatu White-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Vanuatu White-eye?
- The Vanuatu White-eye is endemic to Vanuatu, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Vanuatu White-eye?
- The Vanuatu White-eye is most easily confused with the Citrine White-eye, the Black-crowned White-eye and the Everett's White-eye.
- Is the Vanuatu White-eye endangered?
- The Vanuatu White-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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