The lowland white-eye (Zosterops meyeni) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is near endemic to the northern part of the Philippines but is also found on the Taiwanese islands of Lüdao and Lanyu. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest, second growth and gardens.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Zosteropidae |
| Genus: | Zosterops |
| Species: | Z. meyeni
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| Zosterops meyeni Bonaparte, 1850
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Description and taxonomy
editEBird describes the bird as " Tiny songbird, green above, gray below, with yellow throat and broad white ring around the eye. Found in the Phillippines (subspecies meyeni) and on Lanyu and Lüdao Islands southeast of Taiwan (subspecies batanis). Forages actively in tropical broadleaf forests and gardens, usually in small flocks, giving harsh, buzzy calls."[2]
Subspecies
editTwo subspecies are recognized:
- Z. m.meyeni – Found on Calayan, Luzon, Lubang, Verde, Mindoro, Caluya, Marinduque and Banton
- Z. m. batanis – Found on Lanyu and Lüdao and Batan [3]
Ecology and behavior
editForages in the understory and often joins mixed-species flocks with other small birds. Breeding season believed to be April to August. Nest is a typical white-eye nest, a few meters above on a small tree. Clutch size 3-4. [4]
Habitat and conservation status
editHas a wide range of habitats that include clearings, fishponds, rivers, second growth scrubland, and forest edge. Typically found below 1,000 meters above sea level.
The IUCN has assessed this species as least-concern. This species is common all throughout and has well adapted and even benefited fromohuman modified habitats. While the Philippines has faced masive deforestation, this species adaptability has allowed it to survive and even thrive betterr than most Philippine birds.[5]
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Zosterops meyeni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22714037A94398893. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22714037A94398893.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Lowland White-eye - eBird". ebird.org. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ van Balen, Bas (2020). "Lowland White-eye (Zosterops meyeni), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.loweye2.01species_shared.bow.project_name. ISSN 2771-3105.
- ^ van Balen, Bas (2020). "Lowland White-eye (Zosterops meyeni), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.loweye2.01species_shared.bow.project_name. ISSN 2771-3105.
- ^ IUCN (2016-10-01). Zosterops meyeni: BirdLife International: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22714037A94398893 (Report). International Union for Conservation of Nature. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2016-3.rlts.t22714037a94398893.en.
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