About the Teardrop White-eye
The teardrop white-eye, also known as the Faichuk white-eye, Truk white-eye, or great Truk white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. Some advocate that it is the only true member of the genus Rukia, or the "great white-eyes".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Rukia ruki |
| Species Codes | trweye1, TWEY, TEWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Teardrop White-eye belong to?
The Teardrop White-eye (Rukia ruki) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Teardrop White-eye?
The teardrop white-eye, also known as the Faichuk white-eye, Truk white-eye, or great Truk white-eye, is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. Some advocate that it is the only true member of the genus Rukia, or the \"great white-eyes\"....
Where can I report a Teardrop White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Teardrop White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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