Giant White-eye
Megazosterops palauensis
Near ThreatenedAves · Passeriformes · Zosteropidae
About
The giant white-eye, or Palau greater white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is monotypic within the genus Megazosterops. It is endemic to Palau, where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. The species is currently classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to likely habitat loss and the possibility of the establishment of the invasive Brown tree snake on the island.The Giant White-eye is13-14cm large. It has a pale yellowish supercilium from the eye, widening backwards. Iris, greyish to dark brown. Narrow pale-yellow eye ring. Dark loral area leading to dark greying ear-coverts with pale yellow mottling. Dark fulvous olive over, crown feathers, greyish towards bases. Slightly buffy flanks. Legs tawny or olive-green with yellowish soles. It has a mottled appearance.
Fun Fact
Only one record from Babeldoap.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Palau, where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.
Diet
Eats caterpillars, fruits, ants and nectar from flowering trees.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change