About the Wakatobi White-eye
The Wakatobi white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is known only from the Wakatobi Islands off south-eastern Sulawesi. It can be distinguished from most other Indonesian white-eyes by its bright yellow belly. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the lemon-bellied white-eye, but it was long known to be reproductively isolated from the rest of the species, and a 2019 genetic study found it to be a distinct species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops flavissimus |
| Species Codes | lebwhe2, WWEY, WAWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wakatobi White-eye belong to?
The Wakatobi White-eye (Zosterops flavissimus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wakatobi White-eye?
The Wakatobi white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is known only from the Wakatobi Islands off south-eastern Sulawesi. It can be distinguished from most other Indonesian white-eyes by its bright yellow belly. It was formerly considered a subs...
Where can I report a Wakatobi White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Wakatobi White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lebwhe2, or on iNaturalist.
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