About the Plain White-eye
The plain white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Yap. The indigenous name in the Yapese language is "Alingithngith", which applies to both species of Zosterops found in Yap.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops hypolais |
| Species Codes | plweye1, YPWE, PWEY, PLWE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain White-eye belong to?
The Plain White-eye (Zosterops hypolais) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Plain White-eye?
The Plain White-eye is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Plain White-eye?
The plain white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Yap. The indigenous name in the Yapese language is \"Alingithngith\", which applies to both species of Zosterops found in Yap....
Where can I report a Plain White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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