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Wangi-wangi White-eye
Zosterops paruhbesar
Wangi-wangi White-eye (Zosterops paruhbesar) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Wangi-wangi White-eye (Zosterops paruhbesar) is a member of the Zosteropidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Zosteropidae White-eyes
- Genus Zosterops
- Species paruhbesar
Where it lives
Wangi-wangi I. (Wakatobi Arch. southeast of southeastern Sulawesi)
Quick facts
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Wangi-wangi White-eye (Zosterops paruhbesar) is a member of the Zosteropidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Wangi-wangi I. (Wakatobi Arch. se of se Sulawesi).
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Wangi-wangi White-eye live?
The Wangi-wangi White-eye is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Wangi-wangi I. (Wakatobi Arch. se of se Sulawesi).
What family does the Wangi-wangi White-eye belong to?
The Wangi-wangi White-eye (Zosterops paruhbesar) belongs to the Zosteropidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Wangi-wangi White-eye endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Conservation
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