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Caroline Islands White-eye

Caroline Islands White-eye

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The Caroline Islands White-eye is a widespread species across the Caroline Islands in Micronesia. It is a small, greenish-yellow bird with a prominent white eye-ring, adaptable to various island habitats.
Where to spot
Found on numerous islands throughout the Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, inhabiting forests, woodlands, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for small, active birds with a clear white eye-ring, moving swiftly through foliage, often in mixed-species flocks. Listen for their high-pitched, melodious warbling songs.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most visible during early morning and late afternoon when actively foraging.
File:Zosterops semperi owstoni cropped.jpg
File:Zosterops semperi owstoni cropped.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is a good example of adaptive radiation, with various island populations showing subtle differences in plumage and size across the vast Caroline archipelago.
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