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Meratus White-eye
Zosterops meratusensis
Meratus White-eye (Zosterops meratusensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Meratus White-eye (Zosterops meratusensis) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species meratusensis
Quick facts
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Meratus White-eye (Zosterops meratusensis) is a member of the Zosteropidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Meratus Mts., se Kalimantan (se Borneo).
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Meratus White-eye live?
The Meratus White-eye is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Meratus Mts., se Kalimantan (se Borneo).
What family does the Meratus White-eye belong to?
The Meratus White-eye (Zosterops meratusensis) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Meratus White-eye endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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