A distinct new species of Zosterops white‐eye from the Sulawesi region, Indonesia

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Irham, Mohammad and Prawiradilaga, Dewi M. and Menner, Jochen K. and O'Connell, Darren P. and Kelly, David J. and Analuddin, Kangkuso and Karya, Adi and Meads, Martin and Marples, Nicola M. and Rheindt, Frank E. (2023) A distinct new species of Zosterops white‐eye from the Sulawesi region, Indonesia. Ibis, 165 (3). pp. 808-816. ISSN 0019-1019

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13148

Abstract

We describe a new species of Zosterops white-eye, which is restricted to Wangi-wangi, a single island of roughly 155 km2 in the Wakatobi Archipelago, Indonesia. Informally known as the Wangi-wangi White-eye, the new species is highly distinct both morphologically and genetically. It is considerably larger in body and bill size compared with other regional Zosterops species. The Wangi-wangi White-eye remains locally common but its habitat is dwindling. Given its minute area of occupancy and the threat from the bird trade, we recommend the IUCN status Endangered.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	bill size; body size; IUCN status Endangered; Wangi-wangi Island
Subjects:	Zoology
Depositing User:	Maria Regina
Date Deposited:	24 Nov 2025 05:54
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2025 05:54
URI:	https://karya.brin.go.id/id/eprint/55187

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