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Meratus White-eye

Zosterops meratusensis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
merwhe1, MEWE, MWEY

About the Meratus White-eye

The Meratus white-eye is a species of bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae. The species was described in 2021 by the Indonesian ornithologist Mohammed Irham and his colleagues based on genetic, morphological, and vocal differences from other Zosterops white-eyes. It is endemic to the Meratus Mountains of Indonesian Borneo, where it has been observed on Mount Besar and Mount Karokangen. It inhabits the mid and lower storeys of closed-canopy montane forests at elevations between 1,300 and 1,650 m. It is a typical Zosterops white-eye, with deep olive-green upperparts, yellower underparts, a yellow stripe across the lores, and a distinctive bicoloured bill. Adults have a length of around 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) and a mass of 8.5–9.5 g (0.30–0.34 oz). Both sexes look alike.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyWhite-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae)
SpeciesZosterops meratusensis
Species Codesmerwhe1, MEWE, MWEY

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Meratus White-eye belong to?

The Meratus White-eye (Zosterops meratusensis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Meratus White-eye?

The Meratus white-eye is a species of bird in the white-eye family, Zosteropidae. The species was described in 2021 by the Indonesian ornithologist Mohammed Irham and his colleagues based on genetic, morphological, and vocal differences from other Zosterops white-eyes. It is endemic to the Meratus M...

Where can I report a Meratus White-eye sighting?

You can log sightings of Meratus White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code merwhe1, or on iNaturalist.