About the Rufescent White-eye
The rufescent darkeye, also known as the bicoloured white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is monotypic within the genus Tephrozosterops. It is endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Tephrozosterops stalkeri |
| Species Codes | rufwhe1, BIWE, RUDA, BWEY, RWEY, RUWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufescent White-eye belong to?
The Rufescent White-eye (Tephrozosterops stalkeri) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufescent White-eye?
The rufescent darkeye, also known as the bicoloured white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is monotypic within the genus Tephrozosterops. It is endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical o...
Where can I report a Rufescent White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufescent White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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