The Buru White-eye is an endemic species to Buru Island in Indonesia. It is a small, greenish-yellow bird with a clear white eye-ring, found in various forest types.
Where to spot
Restricted to Buru Island, Indonesia, inhabiting lowland and montane forests.
How to spot
Search for small, active birds in the forest canopy and mid-story. Their high-pitched, twittering calls often indicate their presence.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Restricted to Buru Island, Indonesia, inhabiting lowland and montane forests.
How to spot
Search for small, active birds in the forest canopy and mid-story. Their high-pitched, twittering calls often indicate their presence.
When to spot
Active year-round, with peak foraging in the early morning and late afternoon.
This species is a good example of island endemism in the Wallacea region, with unique evolutionary paths due to geographic isolation.
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