About the White-chested White-eye
The white-chested white-eye also known as white-breasted white-eye or Norfolk white-eye was a passerine from the family Zosteropidae. It was endemic to Norfolk Island between New Caledonia and New Zealand and was regarded as either extremely rare or possibly extinct. Since 2000 the Australian government has considered the species extinct.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops albogularis |
| Species Codes | wcweye1, WCWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chested White-eye belong to?
The White-chested White-eye (Zosterops albogularis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-chested White-eye?
The white-chested white-eye also known as white-breasted white-eye or Norfolk white-eye was a passerine from the family Zosteropidae. It was endemic to Norfolk Island between New Caledonia and New Zealand and was regarded as either extremely rare or possibly extinct. Since 2000 the Australian govern...
Where can I report a White-chested White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chested White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wcweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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