Sanford's White-eye
Zosterops lacertosus
A distinctive white-eye, mostly dark brown above and buff below. Note the large black beady eye with a broad pale eye-ring, the long yellow bill, and the yellow legs. Most common in primary forest, less common in secondary growth. Common call is a “chip” note. Seldom heard singing.
Identification
Sanford's white-eye (Zosterops lacertosus) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Nendo Island. It is named after Leonard Cutler Sanford, a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History. Z. lacertosus is monotypic (there are no subspecies).
Taxonomy
Genus: Zosterops; Family: Zosteropidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Zosterops lacertosus
- Authority
- (Murphy & Mathews, 1929)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Genus
- Zosterops
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
- Population trend
- unknown
Photos
Distribution
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