About the Sanford's White-eye
Sanford's white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Nendo Island. It is named after Leonard Cutler Sanford, a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops lacertosus |
| Species Codes | saweye2, SAWE, SWEY |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sanford's White-eye belong to?
The Sanford's White-eye (Zosterops lacertosus) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sanford's White-eye?
The Sanford's White-eye is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sanford's White-eye?
Sanford's white-eye is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to Nendo Island. It is named after Leonard Cutler Sanford, a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History....
Where can I report a Sanford's White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Sanford's White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saweye2, or on iNaturalist.
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