Zosterops rotensis

Rota Bridled White-eye

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The Rota white-eye (Zosterops rotensis) is endemic to the island of Rota, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The name white-eye is derived from the ring of white feathers around each eye. The plumage is tinged with yellow, and the bill, legs, and feet are yellow-orange. The Rota white-eye is approximately four inches in size and average weight is about one-third of an ounce. They are gregarious and are often observed in small groups. These groups typically consist of two to three birds.

Scientific Name

Zosterops rotensis
Common Name
Rota bridled white-eye
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