About the Buru White-eye
The Buru white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Indonesian islands, including the island of Buru which gives its name. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species occupy an area of larger than 20,000 km2 and is thought to have a stable population of above 10,000, and thus are not considered as threatened.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops buruensis |
| Species Codes | burwhe1, BUWE, BWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buru White-eye belong to?
The Buru White-eye (Zosterops buruensis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buru White-eye?
The Buru white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Indonesian islands, including the island of Buru which gives its name. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species occupy an ...
Where can I report a Buru White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Buru White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code burwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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