About the New Guinea White-eye
The Papuan white-eye, sometimes known as the New Guinea white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species was first classified in 1878, and has a conservation status of Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops novaeguineae |
| Species Codes | ngweye1, PAWE, PWEY, NGWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Guinea White-eye belong to?
The New Guinea White-eye (Zosterops novaeguineae) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the New Guinea White-eye?
The Papuan white-eye, sometimes known as the New Guinea white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species was...
Where can I report a New Guinea White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of New Guinea White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ngweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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