Zosterops uropygialis
The Kai Kecil White-eye (*Zosterops uropygialis*) is a delightful and diminutive passerine, endemic to the Kai Islands of Indonesia, primarily residing on Kai Kecil. Measuring a mere 10-11 cm in length, this species sports a vibrant olive-green plumage across its upperparts, contrasting sharply with a greyish-white belly and flanks. Its most defining characteristic, common to the genus, is a conspicuous ring of bright white feathers encircling each eye, lending it an inquisitive expression. A...
This species primarily inhabits lowland tropical moist forests, forest edges, and disturbed areas including plantations and gardens, generally below 200 meters elevation.
The diet of the Kai Kecil White-eye is omnivorous, primarily consisting of small insects and their larvae, nectar from flowering plants, and small fruits or berries.
Kai Kecil White-eyes are highly active diurnal birds, often observed foraging in small, mixed-species flocks, though they can also be found in pairs or family groups. Their foraging strategy involves gleaning insects and larvae from foliage and branches, and they are also adept at probing flowers...
The Kai Kecil White-eye is strictly endemic to the Kai Islands archipelago, located in the Maluku province of Indonesia. Its distribution is highly localized, primarily confined to the island of Kai Kecil (also known as Nuhun or Little Kai) and several of its smaller satellite islets within the g...
Least Concern
- The Kai Kecil White-eye is an island endemic, found only in the Kai Islands of Indonesia, making it a unique biological treasure. - Despite its name, it is primarily found on Kai Kecil and surrounding smaller islets, not the larger Kai Besar island. - White-eyes are renowned for their 'white sp...