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Birdsong field guide

Ambon White-eye

Zosterops kuehni

A small, active passerine endemic to the island of Ambon, characterized by its vibrant olive-green plumage and conspicuous white orbital ring.

What it sounds like

A series of thin, high-pitched chirps and a melodious, rapid warbling song.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ross Gallardy · IndonesiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is restricted to a global range of less than 800 square kilometers on the island of Ambon and nearby islets.
The species was historically classified as a subspecies of the Lemon-bellied White-eye before being elevated to species status.
It possesses a distinctively bright yellow forehead and supraloral area compared to other regional white-eyes.
The IUCN lists the species as Near Threatened due to its extremely small range and the ongoing threat of habitat loss.
It is a highly social bird, frequently observed foraging in small, fast-moving flocks within the forest canopy.

Habitat

Tropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth, and rural gardens.

Range

Endemic to Ambon Island in the South Maluku Islands, Indonesia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Abyssinian White-eyeZosterops abyssinicus Aldabra White-eyeZosterops aldabrensis Angola White-eyeZosterops kasaicus Anjouan White-eyeZosterops anjuanensis Annobon White-eyeZosterops griseovirescens Ashy-bellied White-eyeZosterops citrinella Australian Yellow White-eyeZosterops luteus Banded White-eyeZosterops vellalavella

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