About the Robust White-eye
The robust white-eye, also known as the Lord Howe white-eye or robust silvereye and locally as the "big grinnell", is an extinct species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was endemic to the lowland forests of Lord Howe Island, east of Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops strenuus |
| Species Codes | robwhe1, ROWE, RWEY |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Robust White-eye belong to?
The Robust White-eye (Zosterops strenuus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Robust White-eye?
The robust white-eye, also known as the Lord Howe white-eye or robust silvereye and locally as the \"big grinnell\", is an extinct species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was endemic to the lowland forests of Lord Howe Island, east of Australia....
Where can I report a Robust White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Robust White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code robwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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